[EVDL] EVLN: Matsunami's Electrike & revived post WWII e-3wheelers

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http://www.the-japan-news.com/news/article/0002514527
In the News / Noboru Matsunami / 3-wheeled electric vehicle developer
October 28, 2015 Takumi Wakinishi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

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(etrike & Matsunami)
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KAWASAKI — Noboru Matsunami, 67, has revived three-wheelers, which were
popular after the end of World War II, as an eco-friendly electric vehicle.

He developed a three-wheeled electric vehicle named “Electrike” at a car
maker that he founded with 12 employees in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki, in 2008.
The one-seater vehicle type was granted an approval required for mass
production by the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry in
June. The company has received orders for 15 vehicles and delivered one in
September. “The day will come again when many three-wheeled vehicles run in
towns,” Matsunami said, expecting the spread of three-wheelers in the
delivery industry.


When he belonged to an automobile club in his high school days, Matsunami
rode the three-wheeler Midget by Daihatsu Motor Co., and was fascinated by
the vehicle, which was able to smoothly run like a motorcycle, even with
loads on it. Matsunami then got absorbed in automobiles, and even became a
professional rally driver for a while.

He came across three-wheelers again in Thailand. Though he tried to import
and sell the vehicles at the age of 39, he gave up this plan due to issues
such as exhaust emissions and vehicle performance.


Nevertheless, he could not abandon his aspirations for three-wheelers, and
proposed joint research for an eco-friendly three-wheeled electric vehicle
to Tokai University in 2005, which he used to attend. The vehicle’s
Achilles’ heel — it fell over easily — was corrected with separate
rear-wheel drive.

As government subsidies are available, the price of the developed vehicle is
about ¥1 million. Matsunami could not stand the exhaust gas which covered
towns in Thailand.

He is eyeing expansion of the clean three-wheelers into overseas markets to
help improve the environment.
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[EVDL] EVLN: Electric Audi R8 Spotted Testing @Nurburgring

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http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/cars/electric-audi-r8-spotted-testing-132669/
Electric Audi R8 Spotted Testing
by Chirag Moroon  October 28, 2015

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The R8 e-tron has two electric motors powering the rear wheels

http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Audi-R8-e-tron-5.jpg?3a87fd

http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Audi-R8-e-tron-8.jpg?3a87fd
The e-tron receives a few design changes over the regular R8
]
  
The Audi R8 e-tron has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring.

Though it was initially revealed at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show as a
concept, the production version never came out. By the time Audi decided to
launch it, the second generation of the R8 was due. Hence the production
version of the R8 e-tron will make its debut in the body of a second
generation R8.

Design changes over the regular R8 are minimal. It gets a new front bumper,
new front bonnet with a large air inlet, new design black alloy wheels in
different sizes, new colour scheme and a new rear bumper and diffuser with
an e-tron logo.

The production version of the R8 e-tron will be powered by two electric
motors with torque vectoring capabilities placed at the rear of the car.
They will be sending power to the rear wheels. Power will be sourced from a
lithium-ion battery placed at the centre tunnel behind the passenger cell.
The electric motors produce 456 bhp and 920.6 Nm of torque. The supercar
accelerates from a stand still to a 100 kmph in 3.9 seconds and it goes on
to a top speed of 250 kmph. The top speed falls to 210 kmph when low rolling
resistance tires are used for maximum efficiency. The range of the vehicle
is around 450 kms.

The car was launched at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale by
the end of the year. It will rival the top end variant of the Tesla Model S
and the BMW i8, which is a hybrid.

Audi are also planning to launch a full electric SUV that will be based on
the Q7 platform but will have a unique design. The SUV was previewed at the
2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. It will go on sale in 2017 and will rival the
Tesla Model X and a few other upcoming electric SUVs.
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[EVDL] $25k Defiant EV3 3whl Roadster that ZZ Top might drive r:100mi ts:70mph

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http://www.gizmag.com/defiant-ev3-electric-roadster/40053/
Defiant EV blends modern tech with old-school style
Ben Coxworth  October 26, 2015

[image  
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The Defiant definitely won't be mistaken for anything else ... except
perhaps a Deuce Coupe (Credit: Shockwave Motors)


video
https://youtu.be/c5H9ibfsNlk
Are You Ready For A Ride?
ShockwaveMotors Jun 15, 2015
See the Defiant EV3 Roadster in action and learn more about its performance
and features.
]

When it comes to electric cars, there tend to be two types – those that try
to look totally normal (like the Tesla Model S) and those that look
ultra-futuristic (like the Aptera 2e). Tennessee-based Shockwave Motors,
however, has taken another approach. The design of its three-wheeled Defiant
EV3 Roadster is distinctly "classic." It's the electric car that ZZ Top
might drive.

Looking kind of like a retro version of the gas-powered DeltaWing, the
1,500-lb (680-kg) Defiant seats two passengers behind its center-located
driver. Things like groceries or suitcases will fit in its trunk.

It has a top speed of over 70 mph (113 km/h), goes from 0 to 60 mph (97
km/h) within about 10 seconds, and has a range of up to 100 miles (161 km)
per charge of its 100-amp/144-volt lithium-ion battery pack. That battery
can reportedly be recharged from empty within eight hours, via a standard
120-volt wall outlet. Shockwave founder John McMillan tells us that buyers
will likely have the option of going with a higher-capacity battery, which
will offer a range of 175 miles (282 km). Regenerative braking should help
it arrive at that figure.

There's no word on what sort of motor the final version will feature.

While some people might wonder about the stability of its delta trike design
(with one wheel in the front), McMillan claims that its long wheelbase, wide
rear stance and the majority of its weight being located in the back all
keep it from flipping over in the corners.

Safety features include a tubular steel frame with a built-in roll bar,
along with front and rear crumple zones. Road bumps are handled by a dual A
arm suspension, coil-over shocks, and dual springs in both the front and
rear.

John is hoping to begin production of the Defiant sometime next year. If
you'd like one, expect to pay US$24,950 – that price includes a stereo
system, heater and defroster.

Source: Shockwave Motors [
http://www.shockwavemotors.com/
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[EVDL] EVLN: Formula1 regen & Ultracaps on semi trailers> cut fuel-use

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http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1100661_recovered-energy-and-ultracapacitors-could-cut-big-rig-fuel-use
Recovered Energy And Ultracapacitors Could Cut Big-Rig Fuel Use
By Stephen Edelstein  Oct 28, 2015 

[images  
http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/freightliner-inspiration-truck-self-driving-truck-concept_100509799_m.jpg
Freightliner Inspiration Truck self-driving truck concept

http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/daimler-trucks-north-america-supertruck_100505905_m.jpg
Daimler Trucks North America SuperTruck
]

The regenerative systems that help today's hybrid Formula One cars get a
charge are known as Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems, or KERS.

As the name implies, they recover energy that's then used to provide short
bursts of electric power to augment the output of their internal-combustion
engines.

Now, a French-based startup is re-purposing the technology for a very
different application.

In fact, the vehicles engineers have in mind are pretty much the opposite of
sleek, fast Formula One cars.

The company, Adgero, says it has designed the first KERS units for
heavy-duty trucks.

Large trucks may be a good application for KERS because their weight
requires significant expenditures of energy on braking, notes an SAE
International blog post describing the Adgero system.

The energy recovery--which is designed to be retrofitted to existing semi
trailers, not the tractors that haul them--could cut fuel consumption by 15
to 25 percent, said Adgero founder and CEO Mack Murray.

Hardware consists of an ultracapacitor bank for storing electricity, a drive
axle, and a wireless management system that monitors different vehicle
parameters.

With the system installed, the trailer can provide some extra motivation to
reduce the energy required from the tractor--which remains powered solely by
its internal combustion engine.

Adgero believes this approach is more economical than designing new hybrid
tractors, which would require a significant investment by operators in order
to convert their fleets.

The "strap-on" trailer drive unit is rated at 200 kilowatts (268
horsepower), with 550 pound-feet of torque.

The management system is installed on the tractor. If a tractor without the
monitor is assigned to the trailer, the hybrid system stays in standby mode.

[image] 2014 Peterbilt 579

Electricity is stored in an ultracapacitor module consisting of five
cylindrical cells, supplied by Skeleton Technologies of Estonia.

The two companies plan to manufacture 8,000 to 10,000 units of the complete
system annually by 2020.

So far, French transportation company Altrans has signed on to conduct road
tests in 2016.

The first production units are expected to cost 45,000 euros ($50,600) each,
but Adgero says that will drop to 25,000 euros ($28,000) when production
ramps up in 2018.

While the company will concentrate on Europe for now, CEO Murray said the
system could probably work in North America and Asia too.
[© greencarreports.com]




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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Formula1 regen & Ultracaps on semi trailers> cut fuel-use

[Mark Abramowitz via EV]

OT?

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 31, 2015, at 12:24 AM, brucedp5 via EV  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1100661_recovered-energy-and-ultracapacitors-could-cut-big-rig-fuel-use
> Recovered Energy And Ultracapacitors Could Cut Big-Rig Fuel Use
> By Stephen Edelstein  Oct 28, 2015 
> 
> [images  
> http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/freightliner-inspiration-truck-self-driving-truck-concept_100509799_m.jpg
> Freightliner Inspiration Truck self-driving truck concept
> 
> http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/daimler-trucks-north-america-supertruck_100505905_m.jpg
> Daimler Trucks North America SuperTruck
> ]
> 
> The regenerative systems that help today's hybrid Formula One cars get a
> charge are known as Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems, or KERS.
> 
> As the name implies, they recover energy that's then used to provide short
> bursts of electric power to augment the output of their internal-combustion
> engines.
> 
> Now, a French-based startup is re-purposing the technology for a very
> different application.
> 
> In fact, the vehicles engineers have in mind are pretty much the opposite of
> sleek, fast Formula One cars.
> 
> The company, Adgero, says it has designed the first KERS units for
> heavy-duty trucks.
> 
> Large trucks may be a good application for KERS because their weight
> requires significant expenditures of energy on braking, notes an SAE
> International blog post describing the Adgero system.
> 
> The energy recovery--which is designed to be retrofitted to existing semi
> trailers, not the tractors that haul them--could cut fuel consumption by 15
> to 25 percent, said Adgero founder and CEO Mack Murray.
> 
> Hardware consists of an ultracapacitor bank for storing electricity, a drive
> axle, and a wireless management system that monitors different vehicle
> parameters.
> 
> With the system installed, the trailer can provide some extra motivation to
> reduce the energy required from the tractor--which remains powered solely by
> its internal combustion engine.
> 
> Adgero believes this approach is more economical than designing new hybrid
> tractors, which would require a significant investment by operators in order
> to convert their fleets.
> 
> The "strap-on" trailer drive unit is rated at 200 kilowatts (268
> horsepower), with 550 pound-feet of torque.
> 
> The management system is installed on the tractor. If a tractor without the
> monitor is assigned to the trailer, the hybrid system stays in standby mode.
> 
> [image] 2014 Peterbilt 579
> 
> Electricity is stored in an ultracapacitor module consisting of five
> cylindrical cells, supplied by Skeleton Technologies of Estonia.
> 
> The two companies plan to manufacture 8,000 to 10,000 units of the complete
> system annually by 2020.
> 
> So far, French transportation company Altrans has signed on to conduct road
> tests in 2016.
> 
> The first production units are expected to cost 45,000 euros ($50,600) each,
> but Adgero says that will drop to 25,000 euros ($28,000) when production
> ramps up in 2018.
> 
> While the company will concentrate on Europe for now, CEO Murray said the
> system could probably work in North America and Asia too.
> [© greencarreports.com]
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> http://evdl.org/evln/
> 
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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Formula1 regen & Ultracaps on semi trailers> cut fuel-use

[Bill Dube via EV]

Seems right on topic to me. I found it quite interesting.

If you read up on the hybrid trailer system, it can be used with any 
sort of tractor, even electric. The trailer is an electric vehicle all 
in itself.
I think that it would likely work better with batteries instead of 
ultra-caps, but that is just conjecture on my part.



On 10/31/2015 8:25 AM, Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote:

OT?

Sent from my iPhone


On Oct 31, 2015, at 12:24 AM, brucedp5 via EV  wrote:



http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1100661_recovered-energy-and-ultracapacitors-could-cut-big-rig-fuel-use
Recovered Energy And Ultracapacitors Could Cut Big-Rig Fuel Use
By Stephen Edelstein  Oct 28, 2015

[images
http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/freightliner-inspiration-truck-self-driving-truck-concept_100509799_m.jpg
Freightliner Inspiration Truck self-driving truck concept

http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/daimler-trucks-north-america-supertruck_100505905_m.jpg
Daimler Trucks North America SuperTruck
]

The regenerative systems that help today's hybrid Formula One cars get a
charge are known as Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems, or KERS.



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[EVDL] How to build a 16 volt / 180 AH battery from six Nissan Leaf cells

[Jay Summet via EV]

I've finished building eight "batteries" from my salvaged Nissan Leaf 
pack. Each battery is ~16 volts and 180 Ah (3P2S arrangement of modules) 
and weights just under 60 lbs. My final pack will be ~128 volts and 180 
Ah and weigh under 480 lbs.



You can watch a video of the build here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF3PKiim61U


A writeup with more pictures is here:
http://www.summet.com/blog/2015/10/31/how-to-build-a-16-volt-battery-module-from-six-nissan-leaf-cells/

I still have to wire up all of the mini-BMS circuit boards, and get my 
new charger set up and tested before I install them in the (Chevy S-10 
conversion) truck, but my switchover from Lead Acid is getting close.



Jay
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