Re: [EVDL] Tesla USB Music and FM Mystery Over

The partitioning works fine, but if you have too slow of a drive, it cannot record dashcam and play music. Get a quality high-speed drive and it will work without issue on both. On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 7:43 AM Mark Hanson via EV wrote: > Hi Folks > I know it’s fairly minor compared to driving

Re: [EVDL] '91 BMW 318i conversion to electric

Yes, I've owned a 325 long ago. What I'm saying is that no matter what form the conversion takes, it's a lot more time and money than you expect, almost without exception. I don't know your skills, but it seems like you are looking to pay someone to do most of the work, so expect multiple tens

Re: [EVDL] '91 BMW 318i conversion to electric

Yeah, people doing one-off conversions today are not (should not) be doing it for "low cost", that's just not possible. The motivation should only be borne out of love for the car you want to convert. In our case, no OEM has stepped up to make a decent van with good range that's supremely

Re: [EVDL] '91 BMW 318i conversion to electric

In this age I declare DC dead. It would be hard to go wrong if you can cram a Tesla Model 3 rear drive unit in there, they are some of the most reliable and efficient units made. Unless you do something special (such as SepEx) you don't get regen with DC. This takes a large efficiency hit,

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

Aside from the fact that a '56 Chevy is stone-age compared to modern technology, how can you make a comparison? I thought most of the people who bemoaned electronics in cars have died off by now, or are too old to drive. Yeah, not everyone gets a UI right, but I much prefer the UI and systems in

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

I provided this link 6 days ago, no idea how well it performs, especially inside the Tesla, which has IR blocking metallic tint in all the glass, so signals inside the car are weak: https://amzn.to/3U5lUmq On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 9:25 PM Luke Scharf via EV wrote: > A device like this is what

Re: [EVDL] Playing MP3 USB music in Tesla Y 2021

You can partition the USB drive into 2 partitions, one for the TESLACAM stuff, and another for Music/audiobooks. Here's a how-to: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/v9-how-to-format-usb-into-2-partitions-for-dashcam-and-music-windows.132130/ I put a 256GB USB drive in my car, and it holds

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

I guess I qualify as an old fart now too, but unless I really want to listen to NPR I either do streaming (free in my Tesla), or put music and audiobooks on a USB drive and the car plays that (Most cars built in the last 10 years can do this, and it's free!). Commercial radio is more advertising

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

Sorry about that David. I'll try and remember to trim my replies in the future. (Starting with this one) Appreciate your vigilance and work on the list! -Phil On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 1:18 PM EV List Lackey via EV wrote: > I'm over here with a plunger and snake, clearing a clog out of the >

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

to find them.It's the result of shoddy, lazy > programming, not some fact of nature. However > complicated you think the Tesla software is, the Linux OS is much bigger > project and more complicated and luckily Linus has always had a low > tolerance for stupid excuses. > > &g

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

kily Linus has always had a low > tolerance for stupid excuses. > > > > On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 04:17:39 PM PDT, (-Phil-) via EV < > ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > > > Yes, you don't HAVE to reboot it. Same thing for your PC or phone, but all > modern software on comp

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

via EV > > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:41 PM > > To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List > > Cc: EV List Lackey > > Subject: Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla > > > > On 17 Apr 2024 at 10:27, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > > > > It's normal to

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

The tuner is made by Harman. FM radio does not need AGC in the way you describe, as long as the discriminator can lock the carrier it will always decode at the same output level the transmitter modulated it at originally. Read up on the basics of FM radio. If your output level is varying, yet

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

Yes, there are 3 types of reboot: the approximate 5 seconds scroll wheel reboot, this can be done anytime, even while driving, even with Autopilot engaged. Just hold until the screen goes black and release 2nd type "hard" (or Gateway reboot): Press and hold brake, hold scroll wheels until you

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

There is no easy solution here. Admittedly I almost always use streaming audio on my Tesla rather than FM, but when I have used it, I didn't have any issues. You might have a defective radio tuner. Worth replacing to see if it fixes your issue. Anything else you do will be sub-par. Here's a

Re: [EVDL] NEMA 14-60? (was: NEMA 14-50 Receptacles for EVSE)

It's always a good idea to use a Hardwired EVSE if you are going to do daily charging on it. Safer and more durable (and usually less loss). Trying to save a few bucks by using a portable EVSE is not worth it. On Sun, Apr 14, 2024 at 7:23 PM Mark E. Hanson via EV wrote: > Bill & Phil - Great

Re: [EVDL] NEMA 14-60? (was: NEMA 14-50 Receptacles for EVSE, EV Charging)

I suppose you could also install a 14-60 outlet and just cut the bottom (neutral) pin off your EVSE's 14-50 plug. I've done that on many 14-50 portable EVSE plugs, then it fits in a 14-30 Dryer outlet too. (this pin is not used on EVSEs) Just be sure and de-rate the breaker for safety.

Re: [EVDL] NEMA 14-50 Receptacles for EVSE, EV Charging

the GFCI test circuit still generate a 20mA > test current no matter what voltage that the EVSE received. If you > figure it out, let me know what you found and I will tell you if you > got it right. > Cor. > > On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 12:14 PM (-Phil-) via EV > wrote: > >

Re: [EVDL] NEMA 14-50 Receptacles for EVSE, EV Charging

IIRC, J1772 specs 20ma. So it will likely put an over 20ma ground fault intentionally during its self test. On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 12:01 PM EV List Lackey via EV wrote: > On 12 Apr 2024 at 13:35, Mark Hanson via EV wrote: > > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed.. > > Thanks Phil etc > >

Re: [EVDL] NEMA 14-50 Receptacles for EVSE, EV Charging

Yes, the 12" restriction is because all EVSEs are required to have integral GFCI protection, but of course this will do no good for wiring "before" the EVSE, so they mandate this cable is as short as possible. EVSEs are used in mechanically hostile environments, so it's likely that a certain

Re: [EVDL] NEMA 14-50 Receptacles for EVSE, EV Charging

Yeah the EVSE's GFCI is required to self-test, so that self test can trip an upstream GFCI. Which means every time you try to charge you get a nuisance trip. If you must install a GFCI on your 14-50 because of your local AHJ, try to obtain a 30ma unit not a 6ma. Best thing to do is hardwire it

Re: [EVDL] improved "go" pedal design

It outputs 2 slopes between 0-5v, one is lower than the other. If your motor controller can accept one of those as input, it should work. (Similar to a hall-effect pedal) On Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 4:57 PM Ron Freund via EV wrote: > This link points to Phil's 11 min short YT video on the clever

Re: [EVDL] Tesla settles with family

The AP (Auto Pilot) architecture in Tesla's current vehicles is complex, but to break it down, there is what Tesla calls the APE (Auto Pilot ECU) which has 2 mostly identical processing sections, one as primary and one as secondary. They run identical software and if one fails, the other can

Re: [EVDL] want soc spread sheet

Yes, Zeke is correct. One of the big problems is that voltage substantially varies with temperature, health of the pack, and how recently the pack has been charged/discharged. This is why all reasonable Battery Management Systems (BMS) do coulomb counting to determine SoC. On Tue, Mar 12, 2024

Re: [EVDL] OT Solar Electrical Issues (was: Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array)

The difference is historically whether there has been a bonded neutral. My understanding is this wasn't common in EU until more recently. (Bonded means a stake is driven in the ground at your house and connected to one side of the line that is then designated as the "neutral", meaning it has no

Re: [EVDL] canbus logging, canoe?

Try downloading SavvyCAN, it's FOSS and knows how to import most any format: https://savvycan.com/ On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 5:12 PM John Lussmyer via EV wrote: > Does anyone know what the .asc Canoe Canbus logging file format is? > Or has samples of the files that I might be able to figure out?

Re: [EVDL] OT Solar Electrical Issues (was: Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array)

As far as I know, Edison decided on 110VDC (That's why people in the US constantly refer to it as "110" when it's not been that way for over a century), as that was high enough to make conductors reasonable, but not terribly lethal, (so he claimed) light bulb filaments could bear it, and

Re: [EVDL] OT Solar Electrical Issues (was: Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array)

want everything protected by GFCI/RCD if I had those voltages everywhere. On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 10:25 AM EV List Lackey via EV wrote: > On 10 Mar 2024 at 23:41, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > > Based on what I know, [the US NEC is] one of the most rigorous codes in > > the world

Re: [EVDL] OT Solar Electrical Issues (was: Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array)

I don't know if most know this, but the NEC (National Electrical Code) is written by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). That is an organization mainly driven by fire insurance underwriters. We thus have an electrical code carefully constructed and revised to reduce insurance

Re: [EVDL] Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array

The NEC definitely accounts for this since 2011, and I know from experience AHJs enforce it. (705.12 D 2) There are 2 ways: 1. Derate: Replace the main with a lower amperage, or: 2. End Feed: Install the solar breaker at the opposite end of the busbars and put a sign that states: "SOLAR PV

Re: [EVDL] Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array

Yeah, NEC requires a GFCI for all outdoor outlets. If you hardwire an EVSE in, you don't need it, as the EVSE contains its own. A common use for 15-50's outdoor is powering RV shore power. On Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 7:04 PM Bill Dube via EV wrote: > The NEC has changed through the years

Re: [EVDL] Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array

The subpanel you would install there would have 3 breakers: All "dedicated": 1. For the Solar inverter(s), 2. For your 120v outlet, and 3. for your 14-50. The feed from the main panel is no longer a "solar feed", it's a "subpanel feed", this is what makes it legal. On Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 6:11 

Re: [EVDL] Adding a 14/50 EV courtesy outlet to a solar array

Yes, you'd need a subpanel, as any outlets you add could get 50A from the breaker PLUS whatever your solar is generating. The 120v outlet without a proper breaker to limit current is super dangerous, as you'll definitely get 50A even at night, and even more during the day! On Sun, Mar 10, 2024

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: How to get a free Tesla

This is a very low probability vulnerability. Obviously always be careful where you enter credentials. On Fri, Mar 8, 2024 at 1:14 PM Robert Johnston via EV wrote: > It's a common man-in-the-middle attack, and you don't need a Flipper Zero > to do it, any PC, laptop, even a cellphone could do

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: The EV Pipeline to Eastern Europe

How did he find you? That's some good sleuthing! On Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 9:23 AM Rush via EV wrote: > FYI - I got my first Tesla, Standard, in July of 2019, drove it for a > couple > months before it got hit on driver's side and was totaled (got such a > great Ins > deal that I bought a

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Chart shows energy production from 2000 to today. All time high in all sectors.

No, your "URL" is a link to a screenshot on your Android phone: content://com.android.chrome.FileProvider/images/screenshot/17092298868012859034650023581248.png Don't send screenshots, send a link to the original content. On Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 1:03 PM Lawrence Rhodes wrote: > Anyone can cut

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Chart shows energy production from 2000 to today. All time high in all sectors.

You cannot attach images to emails for the mailing list like that. Please provide a link. I'm happy to host it also. On Thu, Feb 29, 2024 at 10:24 AM Lawrence Rhodes wrote: > The below chart shows energy production with dips and peaks seemingly to > follow administrations, wars and the

[EVDL] US Army pays for Rivian R1T high-speed crash

I guess the Army is worried the Taliban and Houthi are going to switch from their favorite Toyota trucks to EVs soon and try to drive them into their bases: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyagXYK6x2M Article:

Re: [EVDL] EV off road racer finishes at King of the Hammers

Here's a pic after they were the first ones to finish in the EV class: http://ingineerix.com/pic/?kohev1 On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 6:15 PM (-Phil-) wrote: > A friend of mine helped them with that project. > > Live map of King of the Hammers: > https://cf.yb.tl/koh2024_5# > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at

Re: [EVDL] EV off road racer finishes at King of the Hammers

A friend of mine helped them with that project. Live map of King of the Hammers: https://cf.yb.tl/koh2024_5# On Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 5:47 PM Brett Davis via EV wrote: > Truck 2412 powered by a Tesla Model S battery pack and motor coupled to a > traditional 4x4 chassis just finished its lap

[EVDL] MIT's new colbalt-free battery tech

Really looks like it's got awesome potential if true and there's no hidden caveats: (Other than the fact that it appears Lamborghini/VW has the patent rights.) https://news.mit.edu/2024/cobalt-free-batteries-could-power-future-cars-0118 Highly detailed write-up:

Re: [EVDL] Tesla ; Frozen door handle fix (app)

LOL, I guess they beat me to it!I looked in the Tesla app for this, and I don't see it on my car, but I also have my car running somewhat older software by choice, so I'd probably need to update to get that feature. On Sun, Jan 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM Mark E. Hanson via EV wrote: > Phil wrote:

Re: [EVDL] Was Tesla Designed in California? :-/ - Fixed Cold Weather Frunk Hood Latch Stuck

I know a few engineers that are/were at Tesla, and not only did they do environmental chamber tests, but also Alaska and Death Valley in winter/summer. I don't know any other particulars. However, No amount of testing can cover every situation of course, and there is a difference between how a

Re: [EVDL] Battery packs and UPS options?

FYI, I forgot to mention, you can drop the Tesla drive unit and replace the bearings in there to get rid of the milling noise. I have done it. Sadly it doesn't last forever because of a flaw in the design that was fixed in later revisions, but I've seen them do 60k miles. The Rav4EV is still a

Re: [EVDL] Battery packs and UPS options?

As much as I like to see DIY stuff, I'd recommend you just sell your Rav4EV and use that to add some powerwalls. Not only is it a lot of work to make something like this, it's also difficult to make it safe, and if something bad happens and you have a house fire, you don't want the insurance

Re: [EVDL] Inverters on EVs for UPS to power mini splits, refrigerators etc, Tesla E-fuse Amps trip point?

I already explained why you can't: The LV battery has an amp shunt on it to watch the total amount of amp-hours in/out (coulomb counting). This isn't limited to just Teslas either, or even EVs. Most cars now do this to implement a proper 3-stage charging algorithm rather than just waste energy

Re: [EVDL] Inverters on EVs for UPS to power mini splits, refrigerators etc, Tesla E-fuse Amps trip point?

This depends on the Model of course, but on 3/Y you should be able to pull 175a continuously if you shut off most high-current accessories and you pull from the PCS (DC-DC) output line directly. You cannot pull ANYTHING directly from the LV battery, as it will affect the coulomb-counting and can

Re: [EVDL] Tesla preconditioning, regen disabled and charging in cold weather

operating range even though parked outside in > sub-zero temps during the multi-day cold snap, and it didn't drain the > battery excessively doing so. I was reasonably impressed. > > > > On 1/19/24 11:10 AM, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > Yes, that only applies to full power super

Re: [EVDL] Tesla preconditioning, regen disabled and charging in cold weather

Yes, that only applies to full power supercharging on Ternary (NMC). If you don't preheat (use the nav) a Tesla can still supercharge, but if not that hot you will get lower peak power as well as a faster taper. This is why Tesla has integrated supercharging into the navigation system, so it

Re: [EVDL] Tesla preconditioning, regen disabled and charging in cold weather

No, if the battery is at 60F it's simply not going to be able to run the reactions needed to charge. The minimum temp for full speed supercharging is around 125F. You can enter service mode and check the battery temps anytime if you are curious. (I have a video on service mode:

Re: [EVDL] Tesla preconditioning, regen disabled and charging in cold weather

f the > work day - while the pack is still warm, rather than waiting for the > next days, when the pack is frozen. > > On 1/18/2024 8:50 AM, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > Tesla preconditioning is almost always HEATING the battery, and this is a > > GOOD thing! >

Re: [EVDL] Tesla preconditioning, regen disabled and charging in cold weather

Tesla preconditioning is almost always HEATING the battery, and this is a GOOD thing! Apparently what happened in Chicago is there is a large quantity of EV owners that do not have home charging. Supposedly a high proportion are rideshare operators (Lyft/Uber) that lease EVs to use for work.

Re: [EVDL] Running a 1-ton mini-split (12A, 120V) from an EV with 1500W (12V@120A inverter)

Forgot to say: The main reason I have that Model S pack in the workshop is to provide power for testing drive units. It's sort of overkill for a home backup. I've never used more than about 10% during a power outage, but it's sure nice to know it's there! On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Re: [EVDL] Running a 1-ton mini-split (12A, 120V) from an EV with 1500W (12V@120A inverter)

My backup is a complete 85kWh pack from a 2014 Tesla Model S which is hooked to a 15kW split-phase inverter made by Bel (out of production), but with some crafty software on my controller I can go open my main breaker on the meter and turn on that system. It fires up the whole hose, then when

Re: [EVDL] Running a 1-ton mini-split (12A, 120V) from an EV with 1500W (12V@120A inverter)

sla pack? My napkin math > says the 350v DC packs have a better chance at compatibility. > > Was the pack still in a car? If so, did you run into any problems with the > car software making things harder than necessary? > > > > On Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 17:27 (-Phil-) via EV wrot

Re: [EVDL] Running a 1-ton mini-split (12A, 120V) from an EV with 1500W (12V@120A inverter)

The power drawn by the heat pump depends on the delta-T (temperature differences) and demand (fan speed). On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 4:32 PM Mark Hanson wrote: > Thanks Phil > Sounds like a project :-) > I also have a Schneider SW4024 that powers the well pump and fridge during > a power outage

Re: [EVDL] Running a 1-ton mini-split (12A, 120V) from an EV with 1500W (12V@120A inverter)

I have successfully hooked a Mini-Split (240v) up to a Tesla pack directly. You have to perform an analysis to make sure it can support DC, and there are only a few that can, as most of the indoor-unit fans use AC motors, but there are a few that use BLDC. You would not be able to do this with

Re: [EVDL] Charge to 100% after discharging to 0% for BMS equalization.

, 2024 at 6:17 AM Willie via EV wrote: > > On 1/14/24 20:39, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > Yeah, My procedure is to charge to 75% overnight normally, or higher if > > needed. 3-4 times a year I need to take a road trip, so I charge to 90% > > overnight, then 2 hours before I am a

Re: [EVDL] Charge to 100% after discharging to 0% for BMS equalization.

Yeah, My procedure is to charge to 75% overnight normally, or higher if needed. 3-4 times a year I need to take a road trip, so I charge to 90% overnight, then 2 hours before I am about to leave, I'll take it to 100% to give it time to balance. (I have ternary/NMC not LFP) The pack doesn't

Re: [EVDL] Rental giant Hertz dumps EVs, including Teslas

es of the center console, I just tap an icon and there it is, true I > have to > pay an extra $10 or so a month, but along with all the other enhances I > get, it is > well worth it. > > Best regards, > > Rush Dougherty > TucsonEV > www.TucsonEV.com > > >

Re: [EVDL] Rental giant Hertz dumps EVs, including Teslas

He means not including the hardware. All cars get the same hardware. They can't do this because the other driver assistance features (Automatic Emergency Braking, etc), are delivered by the same Autopilot ECU. (Tesla calls the APE) Also included is the GPS receiver used for navigation, and

Re: [EVDL] Charge to 100% after discharging to 0% for BMS equalization.

My 74kWh 2018 Model 3 has this: BMS_energyBuffer: 3.10 kWh So at 0% user-indicated SoC, there is still 3.1kWh remaining. On Sun, Jan 14, 2024 at 1:47 PM Mr. Sharkey via EV wrote: > > What's best? > > For a Tesla? No idea, but my gut feeling is that when the > instrumentation indicates 0%

Re: [EVDL] Rental giant Hertz dumps EVs, including Teslas, for gas cars | Reuters

To be clear: Tesla's with "one pedal" mode (called "hold") uses regen until low speeds where it's not enough, then uses the iBooster to apply hydraulic brakes. It fades in the hydraulic almost perfectly, and holds the brakes firmly on even with no feet touching pedals until you press the

Re: [EVDL] Charge to 100% after discharging to 0% for BMS equalization.

You are fine, just don't let it sit at low SoC. The "battery damage" comes from the fact that Tesla's BMS on the 3/Y are somewhat parasitic, and continue to suck power from a discharged pack. There is added degradation from time spent at low SoC, but not "damage". You do not need to do a

Re: [EVDL] 156v Tech assistance needed

The reason people use charge controllers is mainly to stop overcharge. The secondary benefit with a controller that can do boost or buck is MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking), so you can couple the PV to the battery more effectively and waste less of the energy as heat. If you hook ten 120W 12

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Mudroom disassembled batteries and motor available.

Lawrence, the videos you linked are about roof decks and composting toilets? Also, what is a Mudroom battery? On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 9:22 AM Lawrence Rhodes wrote: > https://youtu.be/K3Zp1EzxTkM?si=EvNph9icXPhLnj8g Mudworm in action. > Batteries only have a few cycles. Motor can be water

Re: [EVDL] Shorting a A123 26650 Cell

hey > beep or stop blinking the red light once a minute, *then* I replace the > battery. Happens maybe every 5 years, so I am not trashing cells that are > more than 90% capacity. > Again: what an organised waste! > Cor. > > On Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 1:59 PM (-Phil-) via EV

Re: [EVDL] Shorting a A123 26650 Cell

When I was a kid, my hobby was mostly electronics, (big surprise, right?) and I had a perpetually messy room (lab) that drove my Mother crazy. (Again, big surprise?) She constantly threatened to "go in there, clean it up and throw it all in the trash". One pre-teen day while I was at school,

Re: [EVDL] Overheating Tesla display

Yeah on Model 3/Y and 2021+ S/X it's only minimal screen electronics and ser/des glue to encode/decode touch and video in the screen itself. All the expensive bits are liquid cooled. I can't promise that the screens will last forever in hot climates, but they should be way more reliable than in

Re: [EVDL] Overheating Tesla display

Oh, in the sun I'm sure the solar radiation is the biggest problem. Test it in the shade and you'll see it barely gets warm. There is no danger from letting it get hot, again on your car there is no computer in there, it's just a screen. The computer is behind the glovebox on the firewall and

Re: [EVDL] I destroyed an A123 26650 by shorting to the case.

Yes, I'll second Cor's warning, they can put out a LOT of amps! We got thousands of these from A123 in 2009, and built a '33 Ford replica EV hot rod for a TV show. On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 9:17 PM Cor van de Water via EV wrote: > Lawrence, when I removed some of the cells from that pack that

Re: [EVDL] Overheating Tesla display

The recall is for the computer (ICE) not the screen. The screen is designed for automotive temps from -40C to 105C, it's going to be fine. They have to put a lot of bright LEDs in there to compete with bright sunlight. On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 9:46 AM Mark Hanson via EV wrote: > > >  >

Re: [EVDL] leaf 120 volt charging

I tested some of this back in 2011, but my memory is fuzzy. Most global market EVs will be setup to accommodate the Japanese market which has line voltage at 100VAC, so most OBCs (On-Board Chargers) will work down to about 90VAC or so. The amperage is fixed by the EVSE pilot, though most OBCs

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Selling my Leaf.

What year is it, how many miles, and what battery health level is it at? On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 7:52 PM Lawrence Rhodes wrote: > Just took delivery of a model Y. Bye bye my trusty ride. I thought I'd > post her first for people who know the character of this vehicle. No > trouble except one

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Slipping

Seems this was tried in France for awhile, and I think it's now all but gone. (Cheap EV with Battery Lease) Though I think one of the Chinese brands; Nio (IIRC) was also doing this with great success in China. On Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 9:55 AM Lee Hart via EV wrote: > I keep thinking (and

Re: [EVDL] OFF TOPIC Re: EV's not a green success.

Anyone can make a Wikipedia edit. It was probably removed quickly because most everyone realizes you can't make a car run with just water. On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 6:57 AM Mr. Sharkey via EV wrote: > > I've read through the Wikipedia entry 3 times, and > > I find nothing of the sort in it > >

Re: [EVDL] OFF TOPIC Re: EV's not a green success.

ogies which will solve all of these issues.NickSent >> from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. >> Original message From: "(-Phil-) via EV" < >> ev@lists.evdl.org> Date: 2023-11-06 4:42 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: Electric >> Vehicle

Re: [EVDL] OFF TOPIC Re: EV's not a green success.

WHERE does the Hydrogen come from? You can't mine it, you can't harvest it, you have to either crack it from fossil fuels, or split it from water, which takes a lot of energy (at least 2X what you get back). It's no different than a battery. You have to put energy in to get it, then you get it

Re: [EVDL] EV's not a green success.

What? Hydrogen is NOT an alternative to Nuclear! Hydrogen is a STORAGE MEDIUM, not an energy source!Just like a battery pack, something needs to charge it (generate the hydrogen). Not to get too far off base, but Nuclear does not really have a waste problem compared to fossil. It's also

Re: [EVDL] EV's not a green success.

I found a lot of faults with his assessment, but he's a sharp guy. He doesn't understand that even if coal powers an EV it's still cleaner than ICE. He also doesn't think the grid can support EVs, which is also not true. As far as materials, when there's a demand, the market will provide. On

Re: [EVDL] EV charger placement [bp orders $100 million worth of Tesla EV chargers]

I seriously doubt any mainstream EV will ever be equipped with anywhere near 1000 mile range packs regardless of technology, it just doesn't make sense. If somehow packs were to achieve 4x increase in energy density, you'd see manufacturers install 4x smaller packs. It doesn't make sense to

Re: [EVDL] EV Towing

FYI, Tesla allowed towing on the Model 3 in EU spec vehicles. They even had a controller for the lights so you don't need to tap. On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM Haudy Kazemi via EV wrote: > On Thu, Oct 26, 2023, 19:23 Jay Summet via EV wrote: > > > > > > I still don't understand why the

Re: [EVDL] Tesla-Y KWH Efficiency

Tesla's PMSRM motor and SiCFET inverter tech is also pretty amazing for efficiency. FYI: I have a 2018 Model 3 and I tow all the time with no issues. Several companies make a bolt-on hitch. On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 7:48 AM Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > I think you nailed it. The Y has a Cd of

Re: [EVDL] Right to Repair Tesla vs Aptera

I've noticed there are 2 camps: One side who views a car as an appliance to get from A to B, and the other side who is either an enthusiast, and/or views cars as status symbols. My father is in the first camp. I'm somewhere in the middle, but I love technology and engineering. My father buys

Re: [EVDL] Anybody want a prototype 1400A 600V DC controller?

I don't have a use for this, but I definitely want to gaze at the pics, Cor! On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 6:39 PM Cor van de Water via EV wrote: > Has water-cooled IGBT with driver and a large ring capacitor, in and > output via SB-350 Andersons with 2/0 cable. > Spec says 1400A peak, 500A

[EVDL] Video: Combat climate change – will tech solve the crisis or make it worse?

https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/product/promopages/techfor/siliconvalley/ "We brought our tech for event series to California:* Combat climate change – will tech solve the crisis or make it worse?* We discussed this key question with leading experts from different sectors." "Temperature is

[EVDL] Unidentified EV in Montana (funny)

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[EVDL] 40A EVSE for $450

This is a decent unit, on sale at Costo for $450: https://www.costco.com/wallbox-pulsar-plus-lv-2-ev-smart-charger---40-amp-nema%2c-25 ’-cable.product.4000181778.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] EV Grin doubled, Hub motors.

There are tons of hub motors used on e-bikes and stand-up scooters. Most of the time you will see that even these tiny motors aren't paired with suspensions because then you get wheel hop. If they are used on wheels that control your steering, then if you are turning and hit a bump, you lose

[EVDL] Tesla Megawatt Supercharger

Tesla Megawatt Supercharger for semi in the wild: https://twitter.com/RodneyaKent/status/1683865013814177792 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] Dielectric Grease on Connectors

Dielectric grease is great in connectors that stay connected and aren't left unplugged and exposed to the environment. A vehicle charge connector does not meet this definition, so any dirt/sand blowing in the air will land on the grease and its high surface tension will cause it to become

Re: [EVDL] Tesla mobile charge controller 32A, now 16A

It's a bad idea to use dielectric grease on any charging connector on a vehicle, it will attract dirt and make a perfect abrasive paste that will damage both sides. I'll stand by my recommendation that people should buy a hardwired Tesla wall-connector for daily use instead of making due with the

Re: [EVDL] Tesla mobile charge controller 32A, now 16A

The Gen2 Mobile Connector uses a Dallas/Maxim 1-wire digital sensor in the AC outlet adaptor to sense temperature, and also let the EVSE know which type of outlet it's connected to. If this serial digital signal doesn't reach the EVSE for whatever reason, it will limit amperage. One way to test

Re: [EVDL] EV Grin doubled, Hub motors.

a, > their offroad three motor version just can not work be bringing these > motors inboard. Anyway, perhaps we will get to experience one first hand > within a year or so. Just remember that everything was impossible until it > was not, so long as physics allows. > > On Sun, Jul 1

Re: [EVDL] EV Grin doubled, Hub motors.

Then you call it a normal motor! And instead of making a lot of poles and super high currents (inefficient) to get reasonable torque like most hub motors, you can put a gear reduction in and now you are like most all production EVs. Most use a single motor, gear reduction, then a differential.

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Home built solar vehicle

Also, forgot to mention: He's using a simple boost converter to match the PV to his pack, so without MPPT, especially given the fixed angle panel, he's leaving a lot of wattage on the table. (or the panel! =) We found that MPPT is worth about 20% over a fixed boost on our van's flat mounted

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Home built solar vehicle

I'd hardly call this a "Solar powered" vehicle. The single 225w panel on there isn't going to contribute much range when he's maxing out that 1kW hub motor. His pack is so small that he can't even bank the extra range when he's not driving, again, he'd probably be better off mounting the panel

Re: [EVDL] EV Grin doubled, next level PV Aptera grins.

Wheel motors have a lot of issues, but one of the biggest is the unsprung mass ratio problem, which is especially bad on a lightweight car like the Aptera. On Sun, Jul 9, 2023 at 7:10 PM Ryan Fulcher via EV wrote: > Of course, Aptera is also "breaking the mold" with their hub motors. > Yes,

Re: [EVDL] EV Grin doubled, next level PV Aptera grins.

An RV is a totally different case, especially one that's a trailer, as you want power for the house loads while it's parked. Keep in mind a few kWh in an RV goes a long way, but in an EV, even an Aptera, it's not all that much energy. Also, you've already "paid the devil" to move the RV with its

Re: [EVDL] EV Grin doubled, next level PV Aptera grins.

PV on an EV will help a little, but it is far better to put the PV on your house. We have a 1.5kW Solar option for our vans which have a large flat roof, and there is little aero penalty, and it gets only about 15 miles a day peak. We also sell a refrigerated option that's all electric, and this

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