Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-11 Thread Bruce EVangel Parmenter via EV
, 2014 6:07 AM To: 'EVDL Administrator'; 'Electric Vehicle Discussion List' Subject: Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders http://imagebin.org/315432 Be warned, Chrome says this link has malware. Mark Grasser - Yes, that's a kid's sandbox on wheels! The shape reportedly did

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-10 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 9 Jul 2014 at 14:59, Dennis Miles via EV wrote: just put a battery pack in the trailer and a motor on the wheel, a simple relay to turn the motor on and as your EV becomes discharged ... Push your EV with the range extender trailer and use regenerative braking of your EV to charge your EV

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-10 Thread Mark Grasser via EV
http://imagebin.org/315432 Be warned, Chrome says this link has malware. Mark Grasser Yes, that's a kid's sandbox on wheels! The shape reportedly did wonders for the trailer's aerodynamics. It also drew smiles from the TdS officials and spectators. A battery trailer allows you to

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-10 Thread jerry freedomev via EV
Hi Mark and All,     There is no reason a RE trailer is needed, just use a trailer hitch mount can hold up to a 250lb generator.    One thing not mentioned is the generator.  A single phase AC is very likely to burn up from PF/peak amps reasons.   You need either

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-10 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 10 Jul 2014 at 9:07, Mark Grasser via EV wrote: http://imagebin.org/315432 Be warned, Chrome says this link has malware. I did a view-source just now, and saw nothing untoward. However, I use noscript ... Google has this to say about Imagebin.

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-10 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 10 Jul 2014 at 6:30, jerry freedomev via EV wrote: I prefer making my own using go cart racing engines which are low cost, lightweight, easy to find hotrod parts and have stock carbs that run on ethanol, methanol, propane or NG.  By hotrodding them you get more power/lb and can make them

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-10 Thread Lee Hart via EV
EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: I don't see the benefit in driving an EV M-F and add an ICE range extender to it on the weekend, if the range extender's emissions are 10x that of the ICEV I'm replacing - or more. IMO it's better to own an EV, and rent a small ICEV for those longer trips; or

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-10 Thread Dennis Miles via EV
Regarding the trick dynamics of pusher trailers, the are several pusher trailers made from front wheel drive subcompact cars and their builder reported there were no tricky dynamics in their thousands of miles of driving experience. and they also used the regenerative brake system to charge the

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-10 Thread Bill Dube via EV
The pusher trailer is, by far, the best solution. They are also relatively cheap to build. Run great with little trouble. No handling difficulties. Low pollution. You can even run a diesel on biodiesel, if you can find a clean front clip from a Golf TDI in the bone yard for a reasonable

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-10 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Mark Grasser via EV Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:07 AM To: 'EVDL Administrator'; 'Electric Vehicle Discussion List' Subject: Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders http://imagebin.org/315432 Be warned, Chrome says this link has malware. Mark Grasser Yes

[EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-09 Thread Larry Gales via EV
Trailer type range extenders, either battery or gasoline powered, always seem to use standard type trailers, where the trailer hitch allows for both vertical and side-to-side motion, and where the hitch is almost as long as the trailer itself. This considerably increases the total length of a

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-09 Thread Dennis Miles via EV
My Dad bought a used trailer from one of his friends in 1955 which clamped to the back bumper in two locations and had a CASTOR type wheel on a 360 degree swivel, It worked fine. And so many drivers cannot back up a trailer because they have never learned the skill. By the way a longer trailer

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-09 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
- From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Larry Gales via EV Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 2:27 PM To: ev@lists.evdl.org; SEVA Subject: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders Trailer type range extenders, either battery or gasoline powered, always seem to use standard type trailers

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-09 Thread Dennis Miles via EV
Subject: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders Trailer type range extenders, either battery or gasoline powered, always seem to use standard type trailers, where the trailer hitch allows for both vertical and side-to-side motion, and where the hitch is almost as long as the trailer itself

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-09 Thread Dennis Miles via EV
Message- From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Larry Gales via EV Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 2:27 PM To: ev@lists.evdl.org; SEVA Subject: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders Trailer type range extenders, either battery or gasoline powered, always seem to use standard

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-09 Thread George Tyler via EV
: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders Trailer type range extenders, either battery or gasoline powered, always seem to use standard type trailers, where the trailer hitch allows for both vertical and side-to-side motion, and where the hitch is almost as long as the trailer itself. This considerably

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-09 Thread Terry Forfa via EV
@lists.evdl.org; SEVA Subject: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders Trailer type range extenders, either battery or gasoline powered, always seem to use standard type trailers, where the trailer hitch allows for both vertical and side-to-side motion, and where the hitch is almost as long as the trailer

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-09 Thread Dennis Miles via EV
, 2014 4:34 PM To: 'Larry Gales' larry.ga...@gmail.com; 'Electric Vehicle Discussion List' ev@lists.evdl.org Subject: Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders If I was in America I would consider making something like that to hire out to Tesla owners. or leaf, Mie v etc -Original

Re: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders

2014-07-09 Thread Dennis Miles via EV
via EV Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 2:27 PM To: ev@lists.evdl.org; SEVA Subject: [EVDL] Trailer type Range extenders Trailer type range extenders, either battery or gasoline powered, always seem to use standard type trailers, where the trailer hitch allows for both vertical and side