[EVDL] Witnessing SpaceX-launch made holdout purchase a Tesla-X EV

2019-04-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-holdout-buys-model-x-spacex-falcon-heavy/ Tesla holdout purchases Model X after witnessing SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch April 13, 2019 Simon Alvarez [shares https://twitter.com/SteveSasman/status/1116503311916597254 Steve Sasman @SteveSasman On the @Tesla @SpaceX b

[EVDL] float charging 132VDC agm pack: EV in Storage

2019-04-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
[ref http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EV-storage-tp4693330p4693335.html ] His battery https://www.sears.com/diehard-platinum-marine-battery-group-size-31m-price/p-02850131000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2 Sears PM-1 is a 12VDC PbSO4 agm (group31 deep-cycle). 13 of t

Re: [EVDL] Bless This Mess / Gen1 Leaf towing uhaul trailer nyc2ne1.5k-mi

2019-04-16 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
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Re: [EVDL] EV Storage

2019-04-16 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
blem is that the batteries were good when the EV got > stored, but they never get charged and the storage lasts longer than you > thought; and the batteries all die. > > -- > Fools ignore complexity. Pragmatists suffer it. The wise avoid it. > Geniuses remove it. -- Alan Per

Re: [EVDL] EV Storage

2019-04-16 Thread Lee Hart via EV
David Delman via EV wrote: Thanks for the ideas Jay. It really isn't practical for me to remove the batteries and rewire them in parallel. I was wondering if I could build a simple "trickle charger" for the entire pack. I envision an isolation transformer 120vac in and 120vac out. The output co

Re: [EVDL] EV Storage

2019-04-16 Thread David Delman via EV
Thanks for the ideas Jay. It really isn't practical for me to remove the batteries and rewire them in parallel. I was wondering if I could build a simple "trickle charger" for the entire pack. I envision an isolation transformer 120vac in and 120vac out. The output connected to a full wave b

Re: [EVDL] EV storage

2019-04-16 Thread Jan Steinman via EV
> From: Jay Summet > > If this is a one-time park long term storage type situation, perhaps you > could remove the batteries (or at least, their terminals) and wire all > 12 in parallel and then use a small float charger on the whole set at once? Yea, what Jay said! You can get away with that

Re: [EVDL] EV storage

2019-04-16 Thread Jay Summet via EV
If this is a one-time park long term storage type situation, perhaps you could remove the batteries (or at least, their terminals) and wire all 12 in parallel and then use a small float charger on the whole set at once? Alternatively, what is the self discharge rate of AGM's vs the projected l

[EVDL] EV storage

2019-04-16 Thread David Delman via EV
I am going to have to store my eLectric DeLorean at a facility away from home. The car has 13 Sears PM-1 lead acid AGM batteries. Presently I use 13 individual chargers, one for each battery to keep them charged and balanced. This won't be practical where I am going to store the car. What is

Re: [EVDL] Anybody need a Lead Acid 120v battery charger?

2019-04-16 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 4/16/19 11:55 AM, Jay Summet via EV wrote: Does anybody need a battery charger for a 120v lead acid pack?  I've switched to lithium and don't need them anymore. 1. QuickCharge - 120v, 15A AC input, approximately the same DC output. Has selectable charging modes for deep cycle wet, Startin

Re: [EVDL] Bless This Mess / Gen1 Leaf towing uhaul trailer nyc2ne1.5k-mi

2019-04-16 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 4/16/19 5:03 AM, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: If the Leaf has side marker lights on the fenders, just ahead of the doors, then it is a 2011 or 2012 model. Those charge at 3kW (L2). If there are no marker lights on the fenders, it is a 2013+ model, which charges at 6kW (L2). I believe

[EVDL] Anybody need a Lead Acid 120v battery charger?

2019-04-16 Thread Jay Summet via EV
Does anybody need a battery charger for a 120v lead acid pack? I've switched to lithium and don't need them anymore. 1. QuickCharge - 120v, 15A AC input, approximately the same DC output. Has selectable charging modes for deep cycle wet, Starting/Gel batteries, AGM batteries. Weights 40 lbs,

Re: [EVDL] Bless This Mess / Gen1 Leaf towing uhaul trailer nyc2ne1.5k-mi

2019-04-16 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Bless This Mess / Gen1 Leaf towing uhaul trailer nyc2ne 1.5k-mi

2019-04-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
I wouldn't expect a sitcom to real-life truthful throughout. From little I glean from the promo trailer it seems a nyc urbanite couple are now living in a decrepit, falling-apart house and having to learning how to live in the country (= the mess). Even in an ice, the trip would be 1500+mi (assume

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20190418

2019-04-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Economical-36hr-etrio-in-kit-ice2EV-conversion-retrofit-tp4693322.html EVLN: Economical 36hr etrio.in kit ice2EV conversion/retrofit eTrio Automobiles obtains certification to retrofit petrol, diesel cars into pure electric vehicle

[EVDL] EVLN: Bolt EV range test @65mph> (well suited for travel) (v)

2019-04-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://insideevs.com/video-chevy-bolt-ev-highway-range-test/ Close Call: Watch Chevy Bolt EV 200+ Mile Highway Range Test 2019-04-11 WADE MALONE [images https://d2t6ms4cjod3h9.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/maxresdefault-35-898x505.jpg https://d2t6ms4cjod3h9.cloudfront.net/wp-con

[EVDL] EVLN: Economical 36hr etrio.in kit ice2EV conversion/retrofit

2019-04-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/etrio-automobiles-obtains-certification-to-retrofit-petrol-diesel-cars-into-pure-electric-vehicles/article26840939.ece eTrio Automobiles obtains certification to retrofit petrol, diesel cars into pure electric vehicles April 15, 2019 Somasekhar.m @t