Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

> On Jan 18, 2016, at 6:51 AM, Bobby Keeland via EV wrote: > Perhaps I can add solar panels on a rack over the pickup so that it is > recharging whenever the sun is shining. That will not provide a complete > recharge while shopping, but it should help some. Adjust your

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

Thanks for the replies to my question regarding the 1951 Chevy pickup. In answer to your questions: I'm retired so don't have a daily commute, but it is 30 miles to my doctor, dentist and whole foods for grocery shopping. I only drive when I need something. Range is of course a concern. I used to

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

Bobby Keeland wrote: Perhaps I can add solar panels on a rack over the pickup so that it is recharging whenever the sun is shining. Bill Woodcock via EV wrote: Adjust your expectations a bit there… It won’t move the needle. Good PV panels over the bed and (and perhaps the cab roof) will

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

Bobby; Good luck with the build. I converted a 65 Datsun Pickup, and love it. EVAlbum, 1366 Fun to drive, and it gets a lot of attention. Dennis Elsberry, MO From: EV on behalf of Bobby Keeland via EV

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

Here's what you need to SWAG the utility of PV panels on the truck. The sun can be assumed to produce 1000W/square meter when it is out with few clouds and high enough in the sky. The very best panels will return about 20% of that, many will do much less. In case you don't know Watts = Volts x

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

Michael Ross via EV wrote: Here's what you need to SWAG the utility of PV panels on the truck... Michael starts out strong, but wanders off before getting to the final result. Let's try again. Let's pick a PV panel as a test case. A quick Google search to "buy PV panels" takes us to

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

Bobby Keeland via EV wrote: I'm retired so don't have a daily commute, but it is 30 miles to my doctor, dentist and whole foods for grocery shopping. I only drive when I need something. Same for me. I'm 65, and live in a small town. I can drive from one end to the other and back again a few

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

On Mon Jan 18 21:33:31 PST 2016 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >Lithiums are nice; but expensive. They also require a more expensive >charger and battery management system. With the price of Lead lately, Li batteries aren't that much more expensive. >> An e-meter would be a definite. > >A good choice.

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

On Mon Jan 18 18:36:31 PST 2016 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >today have an advertised "peak power" of 200-300 watts. They are roughly >3 feet x 6 feet (about the most you can get on a car or pickup), and Well, if you made a bed cover for a full size truck, you could fit at least 2, as you have about

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

>I like the LightObjects AH meter. Works well, much cheaper than an EMeter - and with a much larger display.< Link: http://www.lightobject.com/Search.aspx?k=meter For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context:

Re: [EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

This wiki page on MPGe lists the fuel consumption of production EVs in kWh/100miles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_per_gallon_gasoline_equivalent The BMW i3 is the best at 124 mpg-e (27 kWh/100 mi) Your truck might take double that. 54 kWh/100 mi. You want to go 70 miles, which will

[EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

On Wed Jan 13 07:05:47 PST 2016 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >Meaning you may decide initially to go with the lower cost lead-acid (PbSO4) >flooded batteries (i.e.: 24 T-105's in a box in the truck bed) but also >consider what-if later you went for the taller t-145, or upgraded to li-ion Nowadays,

[EVDL] Converting '51 Chevy pickup: Books on converting a car to ev?

[ref http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Books-on-converting-a-car-to-ev-tp4679681.html ] (Assumption: you love your 1951 Chevy pickup, else you would bag a cheap used Leaf) It would help us help you to know more about what you are trying to do. As posted, how far you