[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20200714

2020-07-11 Thread evln via EV
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-diy-10spd-Washing-Machine-e-Motor-e-bike-conversion-tp4698140.html EVLN: diy 10spd Washing_Machine_e-Motor e-bike conversion The Spin Cycle: Washing Machine Motor Converts 10-Speed To E-Bike 2020/07/06 The “Spin Cycle” is an

[EVDL] EVLN: £45k 2020 Renault Master ZE e-van> wimpy r:75mi

2020-07-11 Thread evln via EV
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/renault/master/102787/new-electric-2020-renault-master-ze-van-be-offered-three-variants New electric 2020 Renault Master ZE van to be offered in three variants 6 Jul 2020 The new all-electric Renault Master ZE van has arrived, with a starting price of around

[EVDL] EVLN: diy 10spd Washing_Machine_e-Motor e-bike conversion

2020-07-11 Thread evln via EV
https://hackaday.com/2020/07/06/the-spin-cycle-washing-machine-motor-converts-10-speed-to-e-bike/ The Spin Cycle: Washing Machine Motor Converts 10-Speed To E-Bike 2020/07/06 The “Spin Cycle” is an amazing electric bicycle built using a motor salvaged from a washing machine; when the puns are

Re: [EVDL] LiFePO4

2020-07-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 10 Jul 2020 at 23:47, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > a report by JATO Dynamics shows that an all-electric car priced at $1 > in 2011 would now cost $0.52 in China, but $1.42 in Europe and $1.55 in > the US. Thanks for mentioning this report, Lee. It should be required reading for anyone

Re: [EVDL] Solar powered vehicle panel requirements.

2020-07-11 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
___ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html > INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA ( > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA

Re: [EVDL] Long Range EVs, hybrids trade offs $18k (Corona Discount)

2020-07-11 Thread Peter VanDerWal via EV
> That's a pleasant contrast from our local Chevy dealer. A friend wanted to > buy a Volt. The dealer > claimed it wasn't available, so he showed them it was. Then they said they > didn't have any; so he > showed them GM's inventory list that said they did. They finally found the > car, buried

Re: [EVDL] Long Range EVs, hybrids trade offs $18k (Corona Discount)

2020-07-11 Thread Peter VanDerWal via EV
> I bought a Leaf from a dealer in 2011. Of course, at that time, dealers were > by passed in the sales > process. The worst the dealer ever did to me is attempt to charge me for an > oil change. The Driver Information Display crapped out on my Volt so I took it in to be replaced. While I

Re: [EVDL] LiFePO4

2020-07-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 11 Jul 2020 at 12:36, Mr. Sharkey via EV wrote: > I keep thinking if GM wants to hit a home run, reintroduce the 1957 > Chevy BelAire updated to current DOT safety standards and > emission/economy requirements, then stand back! It might work. Maybe there's a market for EVs with nostalgia.

Re: [EVDL] Long Range EVs, hybrids trade offs $18k (Corona Discount)

2020-07-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 11 Jul 2020 at 11:53, Willie via EV wrote: > I urge you to monitor Tesla developments with an eye to fitting one into your > budget. Aside from the perceived high prices, all other EVs pale in > comparison. I agree that they're well designed cars. I have some concerns about them that I've

Re: [EVDL] Long Range EVs, hybrids trade offs $18k (Corona Discount)

2020-07-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 11 Jul 2020 at 11:22, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > It is gratifying for me to read about areas of the country where EVs > really are catching on, and becoming accepted and commonplace. But it's > still like the 1990's here. Sorry to keep rehashing this, but this is one of the big EV differences

Re: [EVDL] Solar powered vehicle panel requirements.

2020-07-11 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
construction.  I could be wrong but if a car has 5 point racing belts air bags are not required. Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20200711/9ce1/attachment.h

Re: [EVDL] Long Range EVs, hybrids trade offs $18k (Corona Discount)

2020-07-11 Thread Peter Eckhoff via EV
Hi Lee I'm sorry to hear that. Dealers don't sell any oil changes and tune ups to EV owners. But I'm not sure of why the helpful Chevy dealer in Hickory, NC is different than one in Raleigh, NC When I went to buy a Bolt, there was a push by Sales to have us in anything but a Bolt. We didn't

Re: [EVDL] Long Range EVs, hybrids trade offs $18k (Coron Discount)

2020-07-11 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
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Re: [EVDL] LiFePO4

2020-07-11 Thread paul dove via EV
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Re: [EVDL] LiFePO4

2020-07-11 Thread Mr. Sharkey via EV
> They've sold small cars grudgingly, and only because > of the CAFE requirements. Oh, it goes back way farther than that. Look at some of the more innovative vehicles that became popular. The Thunderbird and Corvette come to mind immediately, but there are many more examples. Early T-birds

Re: [EVDL] Solar powered vehicle panel requirements.

2020-07-11 Thread paul dove via EV
Cute! The problem is to design one that meats current crash safety requirements and still be light and efficient. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > > Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: >> It's a math problem that can't be solved. At least not with

Re: [EVDL] Solar powered vehicle panel requirements.

2020-07-11 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
th the piggy Tesla's and Bolts. Something much lighter. Lawrence Rhodes > https://solarteameindhoven.nl/ > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/

Re: [EVDL] LiFePO4

2020-07-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 10 Jul 2020 at 23:47, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > a report by JATO Dynamics shows that an all-electric car priced at $1 > in 2011 would now cost $0.52 in China, but $1.42 in Europe and $1.55 in > the US. This is interesting, and despite the falling costs in China, disappointing if true. We

Re: [EVDL] Long Range EVs, hybrids trade offs $18k (Corona Discount)

2020-07-11 Thread Willie via EV
On 7/11/20 11:22 AM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: The last time I took our Leaf to the local Nissan dealer, the charging spot was ICE'd with the dealer's cars. When I asked if I could charge, they said, "No, we don't sell Leafs". Never mind that I bought my Leaf from them in 2013. I bought a

Re: [EVDL] Solar powered vehicle panel requirements.

2020-07-11 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: I commonly get much better range. My indicator of accumulated data says 4.9 miles per kwh. Your mileage may vary. Lawrence Rhodes-- That's exactly the same as our 2013, Lawrence. We must be doing something right. Lee Hart -- If happiness is on your mind,

Re: [EVDL] Long Range EVs, hybrids trade offs $18k (Corona Discount)

2020-07-11 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote: about 4 hours. I visited one dealer in particular and the service tech saw the charger was ICE'd and he ran on it, got the key and moved the offending vehicle without asking! That's a pleasant contrast from our local Chevy dealer. A friend wanted to buy a Volt.

Re: [EVDL] Solar powered vehicle panel requirements.

2020-07-11 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: It's a math problem that can't be solved. At least not with today's technology. I think it is a weight problem that can be solved with today's technology...at least by students in Holland. Of course you can't do it with the piggy Tesla's and Bolts. Something much

Re: [EVDL] Long Range EVs, hybrids trade offs $18k (Corona Discount)

2020-07-11 Thread Peter Eckhoff via EV
Hello Mark, Some Chevy dealers have installed Level 3 charging and they allow Chevy EV owners to connect their Bolts to their system for free. I don't know if this is still the case. I was pumping 20 kwhr into a pack but it slowed up so a complete top off from almost empty takes about 4 hours.

Re: [EVDL] Solar powered vehicle panel requirements.

2020-07-11 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
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