[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20190426
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-newflyer-com-Xcelsior-CHARGE-e-Bus-on-Line62-Portland-OR-tp4693396.html
EVLN: newflyer.com Xcelsior CHARGE e-Bus on Line62 Portland-OR
Oregon’s TriMet Welcomes Its 1st Xcelsior CHARGE Electric Bus, Which Will
Run On Clean Renewable Energy
April 18th, 2019 TriMet is now using this first electric bus in the
Portland, Oregon metro area ...
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EVLN: zerolabs.com 70kWh Bronco conversion EV> reservations open r:190mi
Electric Ford Bronco from Zero Labs enters the restomod fray
Apr 19th 2019 Zero Labs bills itself as a company that is going to produce
electric versions of classic cars, but this is the first vehicle it has
plans to make. The company is based ...
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Stats: Top 10 Countries for an Electric Vehicle Road Trip
Apr 15, 2019 United States,Germany,United Kingdom,Netherlands,
Norway,Italy,Canada,Sweden,France,Spain ... The United States was named the
top country for an electric vehicle road trip, with 17,680 charging
locations and 29,353 charging stations ...
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VW Tarok Pickup Truck Heads to NYC to Gauge Buyer Interest Ahead of Possible
Production
April 15, 2019 The futuristic-looking midsize pickup truck ... at the 2019
New York International Auto Show ... VW isn't ruling out eventually bringing
a truck back to the States ...
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https://technewstube.com/teslarati/1104448/tesla-expands-rooftop-solar-arrays-gigafactory-1-nevada/
Tesla expands rooftop solar arrays at Gigafactory 1 in Nevada
A recent flyby over Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 site in Nevada has shown that the
electric car maker’s expansive battery factory has been fitted with
additional solar panels. The new additions ...
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-1-solar-panels-model-3-battery-production/
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/How2-Handle-A-Li-ion-EV-Battery-Fire-v-tp4693392.html
How2 Handle A Li-ion EV Battery Fire (v)
This Is How You Handle A Lithium-ion Battery Fire In An Electric Vehicle
2019-04-21 ... all drivers must carry an up to date high-volume fire
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[EVDL] EVLN: zerolabs.com 70kWh Bronco conversion EV> reservations open r:190mi
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/19/zero-labs-ford-bronco-ev-restomod/
Electric Ford Bronco from Zero Labs enters the restomod fray
It has a 190-mile range and is built on a restored Bronco chassis
Apr 19th 2019 Zac Palmer
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Electric Ford Bronco by Zero Labs Zero Labs plans to build electric
original Ford Bronco
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Excitement over a new Ford Bronco from Ford has been feverish for awhile
now, and that has only encouraged people to make original Broncos new again.
There are a number of these projects out there, but today we get to tell you
about one that is rather unique. Let us introduce you to the Ford Bronco
made by Zero Labs. It's not like all the others, because it happens to be
electric.
You could deduce such a fact just by looking at the front end's lack of a
grille, but the rest of the truck looks a whole lot like a normal first
generation two-door Bronco. Zero Labs bills itself as a company that is
going to produce electric versions of classic cars, but this is the first
vehicle it has plans to make. The company is based out of Southern
California and was founded in 2015.
A ton of the details vary substantially compared to what the original Bronco
looked like, but we'd say it's easily recognizable. Zero Labs even managed
to use the "Ford" and "Bronco" logos on the vehicle. If you're a fan of the
original Bronco but still dig electric cars, it's almost impossible to go
wrong with this design. We love it, and we imagine many others will, too.
As for the technical side of things, Zero Labs says it starts with an
original Bronco chassis, then restores it and rebuilds from there. In place
of a gasoline burning engine, Zero Labs has fitted a 70-kWh lithium-ion
battery pack hooked up to a BorgWarner permanent magnet electric motor — no
source was provided for the battery pack as of now. Some key specs were
provided. It has a 190-mile range and makes 369 horsepower. It's capable of
Level 2 charging, but no time estimates are available.
Zero Labs says it's capable of "part time/full four-wheel drive." They use
Currie front and rear differentials, an Atlas two-speed transfer case and a
five-speed manual transmission to send the power to the ground. You don't
see manual transmissions in electric cars often, but you can do it,
especially with conversions. Zero Labs decided to fit an adjustable Fox
coilover suspension to help you out when off-roading, too. It has a modern
braking system now with six-piston Brembos up front. We'll assume that's
necessary to slow down the Bronco with a heavy battery pack in it.
The materials used throughout the vehicle are all pretty astonishing. Body
panels were redesigned and many are now made out of carbon fiber. Walnut and
bamboo panels grace the interior of the Bronco, along with both leather and
"vegan" interior material options. Zero Labs does a lot of the interior work
by hand. We're pretty blown away by the incredible combination of modernity
and classic touches on the interior.
You're probably wondering how much something like this costs, but Zero Labs
does not have a price yet for its Ford Bronco electric restomod. You can
place a reservation for free, though. Another pivotal bit of information we
don't have is a delivery or on-sale date. However, Zero Labs says it has
plans to make 150 "first edition" vehicles like the one you see here. There
are some videos that are a bit spacey on the company's website you can check
out here [
https://www.zerolabs.com/media
], if you want to see the electric Bronco in motion.
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https://electrek.co/2019/04/19/zero-labs-electric-bronco/
Zero Labs introduces its Electric Classic Ford Bronco, now available for
reservations
Apr. 19th 2019 Zero Labs Automotive has debuted its Electric Classic Ford
Bronco, a restored ... The all-electric vehicle features carbon fiber body
panels and more than 1,000 ...
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Production
April 15, 2019 The futuristic-looking midsize pickup truck ... at the 2019
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[EVDL] EVLN: newflyer.com Xcelsior CHARGE e-Bus on Line62 Portland-OR
https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/18/oregons-trimet-welcomes-its-1st-xcelsior-charge-electric-bus-which-will-run-on-clean-renewable-energy/
Oregon’s TriMet Welcomes Its 1st Xcelsior CHARGE Electric Bus, Which Will
Run On Clean Renewable Energy
April 18th, 2019 Zachary Shahan
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Electric bus announcements seem to pop up almost daily now. The latest one
is from Oregon.
New Flyer of America (New Flyer), which is a subsidiary of NFI Group, North
America’s largest bus manufacturer, has delivered a zero-emission
battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE bus to the Tri-County Metropolitan
Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet).
Indicating just how slowly the bus industry can move, TriMet placed the
order for 5 of New Flyer’s 40-foot Xcelsior CHARGE buses back in September
2017. TriMet and Portland General Electric (PGE) also acquired 6 ABB
chargers and for the buses.
The joint project received $3.4 million from the Federal Transit
Administration’s 2016 Low and No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle Deployment
Program, part of the impetus for the trial.
TriMet is now using this first electric bus in the Portland, Oregon metro
area — on the 13-mile Line 62–Murray Blvd. route.
You may be wondering now, “hey, I thought they were getting 5 buses.”
Indeed, the other 4 Xcelsior CHARGE buses are scheduled to arrive this
summer for a fully electric bus route. If you’re familiar with the area,
this is what the company press release has to say about the details of the
coming route: “The buses will operate between the Sunset Transit Center and
Washington Square Transit Center, with depot chargers installed at TriMet’s
Merlo Operating Facility and one on-route charger installed at the Sunset
Transit Center to rapidly recharge batteries each round trip.”
The electric buses will benefit from regional wind power to provide
zero-emissions transport from electricity generation to movement of the
buses themselves.
“Transit inherently plays an important role in reducing emissions and easing
congestion,” said Doug Kelsey, General Manager, TriMet. “Now, as our first
all-electric bus rolls into service powered by the wind, we are furthering
our commitment to the environment and are at the forefront of a cleaner
future, both for TriMet and the Portland, Oregon region.”
If you’re in the right portions of the Portland area, be sure to check out
the electric buses and remind everyone you talk to of their health and
climate benefits.
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Stats: Top 10 Countries for an Electric Vehicle Road Trip
Apr 15, 2019 United States,Germany,United Kingdom,Netherlands,
Norway,Italy,Canada,Sweden,France,Spain ... The United States was named the
top country for an electric vehicle road trip, with 17,680 charging
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EVLN: $11.6k GWM Ora Goddess EV.cn> Intelligent trims r:351km
Take a look at the tiny 'Goddess' electric vehicle from China's Great Wall
Motors
2019-04-19 Great Wall Motor's electric vehicle venture is driving forward.
The Chinese company's sub-brand Ora launched electric car R1 in December
with a focus on urban users ...
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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-30k-Rugged-Off-Road-Tesla-Y-Render-r-300mi-0-60mph-5-9s-tp4693394.html
EVLN: £30k Rugged Off-Road Tesla-Y Render r:300mi 0-60mph:5.9s
Tesla Model Y reimagined as a rugged off-roader
April 20, 2019 ... off-road Tesla we never knew we needed ... black cladding
over the wings and side sills, a faux, front-mounted skid plate with a new
grille piece ...
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https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/04/22/50-cut-in-road-tax-for-electric-vehicles/
50% cut in road tax for electric vehicles
April 22, 2019 In reply to a question by Senator Khairuddin Samad on the
number of vehicles registered with the Transport Ministry, Kamaruddin said a
total of 5,403 electric ...
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Elon Musk said Panasonic hasn't been making enough batteries for Tesla's
cars
2019-04-15 Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday that the rate of
battery-cell production from Panasonic has held back output for the
electric-car maker's Model 3 sedan ...
https://www.sustainability-times.com/green-consumerism/electric-vehicles-are-gaining-ground-in-the-u-s/
Electric vehicles are gaining ground in the US
April 19, 2019 ... last year EVs began to gain some ground in the country,
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Electric-car evangelists seek converts in Marin
April 20, 2019 San Rafael resident Dale Miller says that for the sake of
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[EVDL] EVLN: £30k Rugged Off-Road Tesla-Y Render r:300mi 0-60mph:5.9s
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/autos/news/tesla-model-y-reimagined-as-a-rugged-off-roader/ar-BBW84rG
Tesla Model Y reimagined as a rugged off-roader
April 20, 2019 Jeff Perez
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Motor1.com/Hersteller Tesla Model Y Off-Road Render
]
It’s the all-electric, off-road Tesla we never knew we needed.
The Tesla Model Y has big shoes to fill. The compact crossover chases the
lauded Model 3, with promises of a three-row layout, Long Range and
Performance trims, all-wheel drive, and a starting price of about £30,000
(in 2021). But here's one option Tesla neglected to mention during its
presentation: a rugged off-road trim.
Our rendering artists dreamt up this tough-looking Tesla for the trail.
Think an off-road-focused Model Y sounds ridiculous? Don't be so sure.
Consider all the otherwise un-tough vehicles available with these same cues:
Kia Soul X-Line, Ford Focus Active, Mazda CX-30, Toyota RAV4 Adventure – the
list goes on. Not to mention, the larger Model X isn't half bad at
off-roading itself.
All you need to know about the Model Y:
Tesla Model Y compact SUV revealed with 300-mile range
Tesla Model Y First Glimpse Revealed
For what it's worth, the proposed Model Y off-roader probably won't take the
fight to Jeep, but it looks tough enough for most consumers. Cues like black
cladding over the wings and side sills, a faux, front-mounted skid plate
with a new grille piece, and a slightly raised ride height help distinguish
this virtual off-roader over the road-going real thing.
As far as performance, don't expect anything outside of the current Model Y
range. The Standard Range Model Y returns up to 230 miles between charges
and can sprint to 60 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds. The Long Range model
returns 300 miles while giving the Tesla the ability to hit 60 in a slightly
quicker 5.5 seconds. At the top of the lineup, the Performance model gets
280 miles on a single charge, but sprints to 60 in just 4.8 seconds.
The Tesla Model Y goes on sale next year – but the base £30,000 Standard
Range model isn't available until 2021.
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Elon Musk said Panasonic hasn't been making enough batteries for Tesla's
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[EVDL] EVLN: $11.6k GWM Ora Goddess EV.cn> Intelligent trims r:351km
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/19/great-wall-motors-shows-off-goddess-electric-vehicle-in-shanghai.html?ref=hvper.com
Take a look at the tiny ‘Goddess’ electric vehicle from China’s Great Wall
Motors
2019-04-19 Evelyn Cheng
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The “Goddess” version of Great Wall Motors’ Ora sub-brand has a range of
about 351 kilometers (218 miles)
]
Great Wall Motor’s electric vehicle venture is driving forward.
The Chinese company’s sub-brand Ora launched electric car R1 in December
with a focus on urban users. A floor representative at the Shanghai Auto
Show said Wednesday the company has sold about 4,000 R1s per month, bringing
total monthly sales under the Ora brand to about 7,000.
The “Goddess” version of the car, ... has a range of about 351 kilometers
(218 miles). The car also comes in “Intelligent” and “Sagacious”(shrewd)
versions, which can vary in color and range.
The R1 retails for about $8,900 to $11,600. It’s a tiny car – just about 3.5
meters long and 1.6 meters high (11.5 feet by 5.1 feet).
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China’s Great Wall Motor unveils $8,680 all-electric ORA R1 urban car with
nearly 200-mile range
Dec. 27th 2018
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[EVDL] How2 Handle A Li-ion EV Battery Fire (v)
https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-is-how-you-handle-a-lithium-ion-battery-fire-in-an-electric-vehicle/
This Is How You Handle A Lithium-ion Battery Fire In An Electric Vehicle
2019-04-21 The Engineer
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High Voltage Vehicle Firefighting - Brock Archer
]
Electric cars on the rise thanks to their many benefits. Not only do they
help in keeping the environment safe by reducing emissions, but they are
also far less noisy and quite economical. That’s not where the list of
benefits end; electric vehicles are also fast enough to take on the famous
conventional car brands in drag races. However, they feature enormous
battery packs that can become the reason for strong fires if they are
punctured.
Firefighters all over the world have to be prepared for this because this is
new and would soon become a regular occurrence as the electric cars become
more and more common. So what do you do when an electric vehicle catches
fire? An amazing video from Brock Archer shows the considerations that you
must weigh in when handling fire caused by hybrid or electric vehicle. The
video also explains tactics that are effective.
While the most obvious way of extinguishing an electric fire that was caused
by a punctured lithium-ion batter is by throwing water on it, many response
teams would typically make use of dry chemicals or foam for taking out the
fire. The thing is that this approach won’t work with the EVs. The best way
to take out such fires is by using the old-fashioned way of throwing water.
You can see in the video that a constant stream of water directed at the
battery is the most optimal way of cooling down and ultimately extinguishing
the fire.
Whether you are dealing with a fire in your vehicle or helping someone else
out, do not try to open the battery or touch any of the parts that have high
voltage. These areas are the most likely recipient of heat and cause severe
injury to you. Electric vehicle owners, nay, all drivers must carry an up to
date high-volume fire extinguisher with them ...
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https://www.marinij.com/2019/04/20/electric-car-evangelists-seek-converts-in-marin/ Electric-car evangelists seek converts in Marin April 20, 2019 Adrian Rodriguez San Rafael resident Dale Miller says that for the sake of the environment, it’s time to switch to an electric vehicle. “Our goal is to dispel the myths and to promote electric vehicles,” said Miller, president of the Golden Gate Electric Vehicle Association. “They are fun to drive, cost less to drive, are very low maintenance and are far better on the environment with respect to slowing climate change.” To accomplish the mission, the nonprofit association puts on educational events such as Drive Electric Earth Day, an event held Saturday in Novato as part of a national campaign to share information about the gas-free, zero-emissions vehicles. At the Drive Electric Earth Day booth, potential buyers learned about the makes and models from a variety of dealers and even got a chance to take them out for a spin. It was presented in partnership with the city of Novato and MCE, formerly Marin Clean Energy. “This is a chance to check out these cars in a low-pressure environment,” Miller said. Founded in 2004 as the San Francisco Electric Vehicle Association, the group changed its name in 2011 to the Golden Gate Vehicle Association to better reflect the communities it serves: San Francisco and Marin counties. The all-volunteer effort is the local chapter of the Electric Auto Association, a nonprofit educational organization. Miller said that in Marin, approximately 60 percent of the greenhouse gases are produced from vehicles with internal combustion engines, and that the longer the drivers keep their gas cars, the longer they cause climate change. Miller said the group wants residents to know that there is an electric car for every lifestyle. There are a variety of EV models from two passenger cars to seven-passenger SUVs. On a single charge, EVs can travel up to 335 miles. “And they’re not as expensive as people think,” Miller said. They can start as low as $23,900, and maintenance is minimal. The days of oil changes, smog checks, and replacing spark plugs, fuel pumps or starters is over with electric, he said. Miller said the financial benefits to owning an EV are countless. Electric car buyers are eligible for up to $7,500 in federal tax credits, which can be applied for lower lease payments. There is also a $2,500 California rebate to lease or buy an EV. Residents can learn how to apply for these rebates at ggeva.org/financial.html, Miller said. When it comes to gas costs, he said electric cars run a tab of about 3 cents per mile, whereas gas is more like 12 cents. There are also local incentives through the county of Marin and electricity providers such as MCE, which Miller encourages residents to learn more about. MCE offers three core electric vehicle programs, including EV charging at workplaces and multi-family housing, as well as vehicle rebates for income-qualified customers. Brett Wiley, customer programs manager for MCE, said it’s complicated to navigate the options and incentives for electric vehicles, but MCE staffers are available to help. “EVs are dependable, healthier for our local air, and affordable,” he said. For example, gas-powered cars have twice the fuel costs and three times the maintenance costs of an EV.” One hurdle keeping people from buying electric is the perceived lack of charging stations, Wiley said. Today, there are 61 publicly-available charging ports in San Rafael, according to the Department of Energy. There will be at least 165 ports in San Rafael a year from now. “All told, MCE will have funded and supported the installation of 90 percent of these ports,” Wiley said. MCE is working to install 600 Level 2 charging ports for workplaces and multi-family housing and to support access to EVs for 100 income-qualified customers, Wiley said. James Campbell, a Belvedere resident and city councilman, made the switch to electric vehicles a few years back after talking to Miller about the many benefits. “When I drive up into my carport and see the solar panels on my roof that are charging my Tesla batteries that are fueling my car, it feels pretty cool,” he said. Miller said this is the type of joy they hope to spread by encouraging others to go electric. “Our main thing is to get people excited about these cars,” Miller said. “We’re always looking for new members, too.” [© marinij.com] + https://www.sustainability-times.com/green-consumerism/electric-vehicles-are-gaining-ground-in-the-u-s/ Electric vehicles are gaining ground in the US April 19, 2019 ... last year EVs began to gain some ground in the country, market research shows ... https://www.sustainability-times.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbs/car-1209912_960_720-38d2858vmous57dvwt7aww.jpg ...
[EVDL] ?Lawrence's divine point?: VW got their Paddy Wacked
Willie sez >Am I the only one who fails to divine Lawrence's point/meaning?<
No, I too felt like I walked into the middle of conversation & I'm missing
the who/what/where/when ...
I'm not posting this to poo-poo/dis anyone (evdl members have to put up with
'my' idiosyncrasies) ...
But this isn't the first time Lawrence has done this (nor do I suspect it
will be his last).
When he posted
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/VW-got-their-Paddy-Wacked-tp4693373.html
I was busy, and didn't have time to even try to fathom his post.
But, today I had the realtor place a bid on a home, so I have some time on
my hands until we get an answer back of whether I'll be the proud Pa-Pa of
home in Texas :-) ( ... the reason I moved here ... )
Perhaps Lawrence used the wrong address, and posted to the evdl by mistake,
his 'different forum/group retort'?
Or? ...
Some searches show:
http://hassettautomotive.com/2014/11/05/perfectly-written-subaru-tree-hugging-commercial-embraces-stereotype/
https://www.google.com/search?q=Subaru+%E2%80%9CTree-Hugging%E2%80%9D+Commercial=vid
https://www.google.com/search?q=Nick+Knacks+Nickelodeon+vw
Nick Knacks is on Nickelodeon (a kids' show)
... Well, I really have no firm conclusion.
Just maybe, in the same way I've ranted about how the media should be more
journalistically straight-up about the truth of EVs, ...
Lawrence was trying to get a fantasy kiddie program(Nickelodeon) to not
mis-inform/influence the next-generation (?)
If true, then Lawrence's effort will be as fruitless as arguing with
SpongeBob SquarePants
https://www.google.com/search?q=sponge-bob+square-pants+can't+win+scenario
(a 'can't win' scenario)
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[EVDL] AV EVSE-RS making arcing sounds when charging: ... Bolt issue
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That j1772 EV-charger (EVSE) goes way back (~2010) to when Aerovironment was
in the EVSE business (they have since quit that). I've used it a couple of
times when I was driving a loaner production EV back then.
But I haven't owed one of these, nor would I purchase one. I am glad it
works well with your Leaf, but I always felt it was cheaply made, flimsy,
that as a home EVSE it might be OK, but not for regular use as a busy public
EVSE spot.
That opinion was confirmed when I checked out the newly installed EVSE at
Palo Alto, CA's Standford Shopping Center
https://www.plugshare.com/location/2785
where the affluent/very-well-to-do spend the gobs of moola at over-priced
ritzy store$. Shoo-nuff, there were two AV EVSE-RS installed in the 1st
level of the parking structure across from mcdys. I took pictures
https://s3.amazonaws.com/plugshare.production.photos/photos/46146.jpg
back in 2011 and uploaded them to plugshare.com
https://s3.amazonaws.com/plugshare.production.photos/photos/46141.jpg
The left av evse-rs charged a leaf just fine, but later when charging a
different EV brand (this was long before the bolt), that evse was buzzing.
Not an arcing sound, but of chattering of relay contacts. On a return visit
1yr later, I found their management had replaced the av evse-rs with 2
chargepoint ct-2100
https://s3.amazonaws.com/plugshare.production.photos/photos/35185.jpg
A search found several links to explore:
https://www.evsolutions.com/Upload/Product/636513225838506420.pdf
70% down that page shows the contactor ... Figure 15 ...
https://www.evsolutions.com/Upload/ford/Ford-AV_EV_UserGuide_v062113.pdf
shows SPECIFICATIONS
https://www.google.com/search?q=av+EVSE-rs+service
https://pluginamerica.org/charging-equipment/aerovironment-evse-rs/
Aerovironment EVSE-RS ... Milbank sells this station as the MEVSE-RS
https://www.google.com/search?q=MEVSE-RS
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/175037/MILBANK-MEVSERS15.html
https://www.amazon.com/AeroVironment-EV-Charging-Station-UL-Listed/product-reviews/B008RZXWNM
https://insideevs.com/news/330624/aerovironment-evse-rs-become-official-home-charging-station-for-chevrolet-bolt-ev/
https://www.google.com/search?q=av+EVSE-rs+"arcing;
https://www.evsolutions.com/ev-charging-products-for-home
I hope others will offer ideas. Mine are that the internal contactor(relay)
should be replaced.
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Re: [EVDL] OT: Wind boost converters
Quoting jim via EV : Charging my Tesla using PV/wind energy should be on topic. I tried not to digress and get off topic. Again, I say thanks for answering my questions. I have worked with wind power since 1970 so I was aware of and agree with everything in Mr Erdman's post. I appreciate receiving the information on boost converters...Ron Solberg The 1800 watt Jacobs didn't make more power than the 2500 or 2800 models. They all had the same blade and governor assembly (which may have been either flyball or blade controlled) so they put out the same power in the same windspeed up to a point, but the 1800 was a shorter machine (length of armature) and its maximum amp output was about 45 amps, while the 2500 maxed at 60+ amps and the 2800 at a bit more--but it took a slightly stronger wind for the bigger machines to reach maximum output. The Bergeys and most other modern machines are actually 3-phase, rather than brush type DC generators like the Jacobs, and their power characteristics and method of control are quite different.Don't forgeet th basic rule of thumb when siting a wind turbine "30 feet higher than anything within 500 feet". A 48 foot tower isn't tall enough if it will be near buildings or trees. I hope you are installing them on a grassy hilltop with good wind. Jim Erdman, in Menomonie, WI 1. Re: OT: Wind boost converters (vio...@alliancecom.net) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:00:46 -0500 From: vio...@alliancecom.net To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] OT: Wind boost converters Message-ID: <20190423140046.horde.le4uidh1yajcjfzpfuvy...@webmail.alliancecom.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed"; DelSp="Yes" Quoting Lee Hart via EV : Having heard that the vintage Jacobs 1800 watt made more power than the 2800 watt plant, I am considering putting up one of each. There is a lot of 10 mph wind and I expect inertia might be a factor. I have two 48 ft towers next to each other. I could see how each one did charging the L16 battery. If I get it done I will try to share the results. I am excited about possibly powering our Tesla with a combination of PV and wind. Thanks to you all for your help...Ron -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20190423/6d02e8a6/attachment.html> ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.orgPlease discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20190423/fb02c61b/attachment.html> ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] OT: Wind boost converters
The 1800 watt Jacobs didn't make more power than the 2500 or 2800 models. They all had the same blade and governor assembly (which may have been either flyball or blade controlled) so they put out the same power in the same windspeed up to a point, but the 1800 was a shorter machine (length of armature) and its maximum amp output was about 45 amps, while the 2500 maxed at 60+ amps and the 2800 at a bit more--but it took a slightly stronger wind for the bigger machines to reach maximum output. The Bergeys and most other modern machines are actually 3-phase, rather than brush type DC generators like the Jacobs, and their power characteristics and method of control are quite different.Don't forgeet th basic rule of thumb when siting a wind turbine "30 feet higher than anything within 500 feet". A 48 foot tower isn't tall enough if it will be near buildings or trees. I hope you are installing them on a grassy hilltop with good wind. Jim Erdman, in Menomonie, WI 1. Re: OT: Wind boost converters (vio...@alliancecom.net) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:00:46 -0500 From: vio...@alliancecom.net To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] OT: Wind boost converters Message-ID: <20190423140046.horde.le4uidh1yajcjfzpfuvy...@webmail.alliancecom.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed"; DelSp="Yes" Quoting Lee Hart via EV : Having heard that the vintage Jacobs 1800 watt made more power than the 2800 watt plant, I am considering putting up one of each. There is a lot of 10 mph wind and I expect inertia might be a factor. I have two 48 ft towers next to each other. I could see how each one did charging the L16 battery. If I get it done I will try to share the results. I am excited about possibly powering our Tesla with a combination of PV and wind. Thanks to you all for your help...Ron -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20190423/6d02e8a6/attachment.html> ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] J1772/Bolt issue
I have a Nissan Aerovironment unit that I charge my LEAF with fine, but that makes arcing sounds and shuts off periodically with my brother’s Bolt. Any idea what’s going on here? Sincerely, Bob Bath Note: any misspellings of the contents of this message are due to 53 y.o. vision, hyperactive spell check changing what I typed, or fat fingering— not cluelessness. > On Apr 23, 2019, at 12:00 PM, Ron Solberg via EV wrote: > > Quoting Lee Hart via EV : > > Having heard that the vintage Jacobs 1800 watt made more power than the 2800 > watt plant, I am considering putting up one of each. There is a lot of 10 mph > wind and I expect inertia might be a factor. I have two 48 ft towers next to > each other. I could see how each one did charging the L16 battery. If I get > it done I will try to share the results. I am excited about possibly powering > our Tesla with a combination of PV and wind. Thanks to you all for your > help...Ron > >> Mark Hanson via EV wrote: >>> Hi Ron Solberg etc >>> All small wind turbines like my Bergey XL-1 have boost converters on them >>> to change the varying voltage to a constant float voltage for the L16 >>> batteries you mentioned. 13.8v is maintained per 12v increment or for your >>> 48v system you would use a 55.2v boost regulator for float and 60V to >>> equalize monthly (with equalize button). I used a Micrel (Google data >>> sheet) MiC2171bu on a 24v wind turbine I had that took 6-24v in and >>> converted up to 30v out with a bypass low drop Schottky diode when >>> overspeeding. Look at SMA Windy Boy controller or Berger.com. >>> Have a renewable energy day, >> >> The modern wind generators I've seen used a PM motor. Some are DC (with a >> commutator), but most are AC. These will generate a voltage that varies with >> wind speed, so a controller of some kind is always needed. >> >> The old ones all used brushed DC wound-field generators. They worked just >> like the old car generators; there was an armature and commutator, and a >> wound field coil. The output was regulated by the field current. >> >> As speed increases, the field current was lowered to regulate the output >> voltage (and current). They worked just like the "regulator" in pre-1960's >> cars; a little box with two or three relays that would select >> off/medium/high field current. The relays were carefully adjusted to pull in >> at the desired voltage, and "chattered" on/off as a crude switchmode >> regulator. The inductance of the field winding served as the flywheel to >> even out the variations. This is exactly the setup we use today in a series >> motor controller, but with transistors doing the switching. >> >> -- >> Fools ignore complexity. Pragmatists suffer it. The wise avoid it. >> Geniuses remove it. -- Alan Perlis, "Epigrams on Programming" >> -- >> Lee Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, www.sunrise-ev.com[1] >> ___ >> UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >> http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.orgPlease discuss EV drag racing >> at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > > > > Links: > -- > [1] http://www.sunrise-ev.com > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20190423/207369b3/attachment.html> > ___ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] OT: Wind boost converters
Quoting Lee Hart via EV : Having heard that the vintage Jacobs 1800 watt made more power than the 2800 watt plant, I am considering putting up one of each. There is a lot of 10 mph wind and I expect inertia might be a factor. I have two 48 ft towers next to each other. I could see how each one did charging the L16 battery. If I get it done I will try to share the results. I am excited about possibly powering our Tesla with a combination of PV and wind. Thanks to you all for your help...Ron Mark Hanson via EV wrote: Hi Ron Solberg etc All small wind turbines like my Bergey XL-1 have boost converters on them to change the varying voltage to a constant float voltage for the L16 batteries you mentioned. 13.8v is maintained per 12v increment or for your 48v system you would use a 55.2v boost regulator for float and 60V to equalize monthly (with equalize button). I used a Micrel (Google data sheet) MiC2171bu on a 24v wind turbine I had that took 6-24v in and converted up to 30v out with a bypass low drop Schottky diode when overspeeding. Look at SMA Windy Boy controller or Berger.com. Have a renewable energy day, The modern wind generators I've seen used a PM motor. Some are DC (with a commutator), but most are AC. These will generate a voltage that varies with wind speed, so a controller of some kind is always needed. The old ones all used brushed DC wound-field generators. They worked just like the old car generators; there was an armature and commutator, and a wound field coil. The output was regulated by the field current. As speed increases, the field current was lowered to regulate the output voltage (and current). They worked just like the "regulator" in pre-1960's cars; a little box with two or three relays that would select off/medium/high field current. The relays were carefully adjusted to pull in at the desired voltage, and "chattered" on/off as a crude switchmode regulator. The inductance of the field winding served as the flywheel to even out the variations. This is exactly the setup we use today in a series motor controller, but with transistors doing the switching. -- Fools ignore complexity. Pragmatists suffer it. The wise avoid it. Geniuses remove it. -- Alan Perlis, "Epigrams on Programming" -- Lee Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, www.sunrise-ev.com[1] ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.orgPlease discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) Links: -- [1] http://www.sunrise-ev.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20190423/207369b3/attachment.html> ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] OT: Wind boost converters
Mark Hanson via EV wrote: Hi Ron Solberg etc All small wind turbines like my Bergey XL-1 have boost converters on them to change the varying voltage to a constant float voltage for the L16 batteries you mentioned. 13.8v is maintained per 12v increment or for your 48v system you would use a 55.2v boost regulator for float and 60V to equalize monthly (with equalize button). I used a Micrel (Google data sheet) MiC2171bu on a 24v wind turbine I had that took 6-24v in and converted up to 30v out with a bypass low drop Schottky diode when overspeeding. Look at SMA Windy Boy controller or Berger.com. Have a renewable energy day, The modern wind generators I've seen used a PM motor. Some are DC (with a commutator), but most are AC. These will generate a voltage that varies with wind speed, so a controller of some kind is always needed. The old ones all used brushed DC wound-field generators. They worked just like the old car generators; there was an armature and commutator, and a wound field coil. The output was regulated by the field current. As speed increases, the field current was lowered to regulate the output voltage (and current). They worked just like the "regulator" in pre-1960's cars; a little box with two or three relays that would select off/medium/high field current. The relays were carefully adjusted to pull in at the desired voltage, and "chattered" on/off as a crude switchmode regulator. The inductance of the field winding served as the flywheel to even out the variations. This is exactly the setup we use today in a series motor controller, but with transistors doing the switching. -- Fools ignore complexity. Pragmatists suffer it. The wise avoid it. Geniuses remove it. -- Alan Perlis, "Epigrams on Programming" -- Lee Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, www.sunrise-ev.com ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] OT: Wind boost converters
Hi Ron Solberg etc All small wind turbines like my Bergey XL-1 have boost converters on them to change the varying voltage to a constant float voltage for the L16 batteries you mentioned. 13.8v is maintained per 12v increment or for your 48v system you would use a 55.2v boost regulator for float and 60V to equalize monthly (with equalize button). I used a Micrel (Google data sheet) MiC2171bu on a 24v wind turbine I had that took 6-24v in and converted up to 30v out with a bypass low drop Schottky diode when overspeeding. Look at SMA Windy Boy controller or Berger.com. Have a renewable energy day, Mark Reevadiy.org Sent from my iPhone ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] VW got their Paddy Wacked
On 4/22/19 11:19 PM, Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: So one of the Nick Knacks VW has to pay for is commercials propagandizing electric vehicles. One commercial I keep seeing is the Bolt compared to a tree hugging Subaru. How wonderful EV's are. Personally I'd rather have a free charge on them. Lawrence Rhodes Am I the only one who fails to divine Lawrence's point/meaning? ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] Who's recharging-from green/renewable electricity: EV Digest, Vol 78, Issue 23
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Occasionally I post a 'ding'
http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/ding
item like that item to show 'these are out there and the public believes
them'.
EVangels will run into the public repeating/parroting this mis-information.
To answer the posed question, I am not recharging an EV at this time, but my
local (San Antonio, TX) utility does offer a way to pay for renewable
electrons
https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/solr_search.html?q=renewable=language:en
This is similar to what I had (1990-2000) when I lived in an apartment in
Silicon Valley, CA. The local utility pge.com touted a mix, but to really
get clean electrons there were companies back then that you would pay to get
cleaner electrons.
At that time, I was recharging at home off a 200' long extension cord
connected to my 14-50 oven outlet running out a window to the car port
connected to one of my 3kW chargers. It cost about 20% more, but it was
still cheap.
So, for renter who is restricted/limited to not having a pv installation
like home owners do, paying for cleaner electrons worked ok for me. Here are
searches as examples, but replace my zip-code for yours.
https://www.google.com/search?q=green+electricity+94086
searching for green electricity in silicon valley
https://www.google.com/search?q=renewable+electricity+94086
If I remember right,, at the time I was using green mt., but they may not
service that area now. But, other companies do, see
https://www.svcleanenergy.org/residential-rates/
As I hope to change from being an apartment dweller to being a home owner
soon, I will be looking into adding solar to that home. But, I would not
want to try to sell my pv power back to the local grid. TX locals told me I
would do better (more co$t effective) to invest in a powerwall (or similar)
to store that pv power for after-dark use, etc.
Meanwhile, I could search for what green sources are here in TX ...
https://www.google.com/search?q=renewable+electricity+78229
Btw, TX has several solar programs
http://www.ocisolarpower.com/texas-utilities/
as well as several large wind farms
https://www.cpsenergy.com/content/corporate/en/about-us/programs-services/energy-generation/wind/windtricity.html
Bottom line:
-an apt dweller could recharge off renewable electrons if they wanted to.
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