Re: [EVDL] DC controller common terminal

2017-12-16 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
The battery is not the only thing that supplies current to the motor. The switching of the controller connects the motor to the battery for a period of time, followed by a period where the "freewheel" (diode or transistor) inside the controller carries all the current, also during the time that the

[EVDL] DC controller common terminal

2017-12-16 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
This question refers to a non-road EV, but I think it's applicable to road EVs too. I recently bought an Alltrax controller for my Elec-trac tractor. Like most (all?) DC controllers, it has 3 high power terminals. In this case they're B-, M-, and B+M+ (actually marked just B+ but described as

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20171218

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Ford-Moves-300-Mile-Range-EV-production-To-Mexico-tp4688926.html EVLN: Ford Moves 300-Mile Range EV production To Mexico ... plans to devote more volume to its autonomous vehicle development ... will invest an additional $200 milli

[EVDL] EVLN: Ford Moves 300-Mile Range EV production To Mexico

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://jalopnik.com/ford-moves-300-mile-range-ev-to-mexico-so-its-michigan-1821078384 Ford Moves 300-Mile Range EV To Mexico So Its Michigan Factory Can Do Autonomous Vehicles Dec 7, 2017 Kristen Lee 1st Gear: Ford’s Moving EV Production To Mexico Don’t worry, kids, Ford’s electric crossover

Re: [EVDL] (ot): EVLN EV newswire status ...

2017-12-16 Thread Mike Beem via EV
p://groups.yahoo.com/ > group/NEDRA) > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20171216/28dd20ef/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] EVLN: $209/kWh li-ion packs will fall to $100/kWh by 2025

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1114245_lithium-ion-battery-packs-now-209-per-kwh-will-fall-to-100-by-2025-bloomberg-analysis Lithium-ion battery packs now $209 per kwh, will fall to $100 by 2025: Bloomberg analysis Dec 11, 2017 Mark Stevenson ht2 Ye Wang [images https://images.hgmsites

[EVDL] EV packs can balance the grid's load reducing utilities' infrastructure upgrade$

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.forbes.com/sites/constancedouris/2017/12/11/how-electric-cars-can-make-your-electricity-cheaper-and-more-reliable/#5719746a6042 How Electric Cars Can Make Your Electricity Cheaper And More Reliable Dec 11, 2017 Constance Douris , Contributor [image / Max Pixel https://blogs-images.

[EVDL] M&M.in invests in& will sell electric powertrains and parts to SsangYong.kr

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://auto.ndtv.com/news/mahindra-electric-to-play-key-role-in-ssangyongs-electric-vehicle-plans-1785884 Mahindra Electric To Play Key Role In SsangYong's Electric Vehicle Plans Dec 10, 2017 PTI [image https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2017-10/mahindra-e-verito_827x510_61507714947.jpg e-verito ] Mah

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20171217

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Zoe-EV-product-tie-ins-for-Star-Wars-special-paint-more-v-tp4688920.html EVLN: Zoe EV product tie-ins for Star Wars> (special paint, +more) (v) Is the Renault Zoe Star Wars edition the electric car for Han Solo? Product tie-ins for

[EVDL] EVLN: Zoe EV product tie-ins for Star Wars> (special paint, +more) (v)

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/15/16782420/renault-electric-car-star-wars-edition-han-solo Is the Renault Zoe Star Wars edition the electric car for Han Solo? Dec 15, 2017 Zac Estrada [images https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/G6xv1kqjnTasttr0Kk3jUtHmGhc=/0x0:3000x2000/920x613/filters:focal(12

[EVDL] EVLN: Musk's midnight cherry Tesla Roadster EV orbiting Mars

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://cleantechnica.com/2017/12/09/tesla-model-x-mars-require-changes/ A Tesla Model X On Mars Would Require A Few Changes December 9th, 2017 Michael Barnard [images https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2017/12/672bedbf794be66c48ec5b6be993612b.jpg https://c1cleantechnic

[EVDL] Clarkson Slams Musk as 'Petulant' Over TG's staged-breakdowns& untrue statements (v)

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.inverse.com/article/39254-elon-musk-slammed-as-petulant-by-jeremy-clarkson-over-tesla-lawsuit Elon Musk Slammed as ‘Petulant’ by Jeremy Clarkson Over Tesla Dispute December 11, 2017 Mike Brown [image https://fsmedia.imgix.net/c4/da/a7/c4/f865/4a7e/838e/a984f088853a/auckland-new-ze

[EVDL] M&M high-performance EVs r:250, 350, 300km ts:150, 186, 190kph 0-100kph:11, 9, 8s

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.motoroids.com/news/high-performance-mahindra-electric-car-190-kmph-0-100-8-seconds/ How about a high-performance Mahindra Electric car which does 190 kmph and 0 – 100 in 8 seconds? Dec 8, 2017 ET [image https://www.motoroids.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Mahindra-Electric-Crosse

[EVDL] (ot): EVLN EV newswire status ...

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
In the past I have mentioned that I am spending time doing tasks and research to relocate (to more affordable digs). I thank the people who have helped advise me offline (especially Willie), so I can keep my head straight and aimed toward achieving my goal. I have made decisions and actions (like

Re: [EVDL] To fully-charge faster than in 15 seconds is totally unnecessary

2017-12-16 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
I agree, if that limited niche fits for you (it does for lots of people). I would take issue with the thought of someone driving 30 minutes to fill their car with gas. Are you referring to rural areas of sone sort? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2017, at 10:58 AM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > >

Re: [EVDL] To fully-charge faster than in 15 seconds is totally unnecessary

2017-12-16 Thread Ed Blackmond via EV
I think the convenience factor has another component. The only time you need to stop for gas is when you are already late. With an EV you never have to stop to charge. You take an extra 15 seconds when you are already stopping for something else. All that is really needed is a simple receptacle

Re: [EVDL] To fully-charge faster than in 15 seconds is totally unnecessary

2017-12-16 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: The used car salesman approach to advocacy? Did you know that I can receive in 10 minutes a package from a company in Europe? 9 minutes to order the package, and one minute (at most!) to bring it inside. Still, it's a clever way to frame the question. Most peopl

Re: [EVDL] To fully-charge faster than in 15 seconds is totally unnecessary

2017-12-16 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
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Re: [EVDL] To fully-charge faster than in 15 seconds is totally unnecessary

2017-12-16 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
I think Solie's point of view is valid. It's different than ordering a package from a distant place. When you order the package, usually it's something you want and then have to wait for it. If you did a good job planning ahead, then it might be valid to not count the wait time. For charging a

Re: [EVDL] To fully-charge faster than in 15 seconds is totally unnecessary

2017-12-16 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
The used car salesman approach to advocacy? Did you know that I can receive in 10 minutes a package from a company in Europe? 9 minutes to order the package, and one minute (at most!) to bring it inside. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2017, at 1:18 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > http

Re: [EVDL] Electric vehicle subsidies: expensive and ineffective?

2017-12-16 Thread Dan Baker via EV
lp/ . > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = > > > ___ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Read EVAngel&

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20171216

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Tesla-S-P100D-EV-smokes-a-Porsche-911-R-ice-v-tp4688907.html EVLN: Tesla-S P100D EV smokes a Porsche 911 R ice (v) ... (up to a point) ... simply letting the all-wheel-drive electric sedan's accelerator mashing launch procedure. Th

[EVDL] EVLN: Tesla-S P100D EV smokes a Porsche 911 R ice (v)

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://autoweek.com/article/technology/watch-tesla-model-s-p100d-smoke-porsche-911-r Watch a Tesla Model S P100D smoke a Porsche 911 R (up to a point) December 11, 2017 Wesley Wren [image http://hanabi.autoweek.com/sites/default/files/styles/gen-932-524/public/Screen%20Shot%202017-12-11%20at%

[EVDL] EVLN: (koch-bros-koolaid)> EVs will NOT doom your neighborhood auto mechanic

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
% Same as when hybrids came out, auto shops just changed to service them as well. So will auto shops adjust their service to be a resource for EVs: balance packs, repair& replace tires, align wheels, replace brakes& wheel bearnings, +more % https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2017

[EVDL] Dodge Omni-Based Jet Electrica 007 Is A Chrysler With Kilowatts> (was an oddball)

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://jalopnik.com/this-dodge-omni-based-jet-electrica-007-is-a-chrysler-w-1821148369 This Dodge Omni-Based Jet Electrica 007 Is A Chrysler With Kilowatts 20171209 Alex Hevesy [images / Alex Hevesy https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--D644Ht_A--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_

[EVDL] To fully-charge faster than in 15 seconds is totally unnecessary

2017-12-16 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/11/30/will-electric-vehicles-ever-be-able-to-fully-charge-in-ten-minutes-or-less/ Will Electric Vehicles Ever Be Able To Fully Charge In Ten Minutes Or Less? Nov 30, 2017 Quora , Contributor When do you think (if ever) electric vehicles will be able to ch