The LiFePo4 Thundersky 160ah batteries are ordered from EV Components (added note: They are now bankrupt!!!). They should arrive in late April. The battery management system (BMS) I decided on is the Elithion also from EV Components. I most trust someone and the convincing argument points were; one, an extra year of warranty (may need it…
BMS Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles running Lithium Batteries Some requirements: Able to do 45 cells or more, Isolate battery pack from overcharge, Isolate battery pack at low state of charge, Designed for LiFePo4 batteries, Give a price Some track record? This is a collection of information I have collected and gathered together to…
Here are some price comparisons for Lithium-ion Polymer batteries of the LiFePo4 Iron safe type suitable for FEV full electric vehicles. Cheapest is not required but does not hurt. Not sure of shipping, for some since they require you to call them for transportation costs. Some examples are 160ah, 180ah and 200ah because that is…
I am about to purchase batteries to replace my 18 Exide 8 volt lead-acid deep cycle batteries since they are no longer usable.(6 miles distance) The following is a list I have compiled of manufacturers of batteries suitable (some still in the beta stage) for EVs, especially full electric cars (FEV), batteries with a capacity…
As I posted earlier and I made a decision to change out the liquid heater to a ceramic heater and [[http://saturn.lynnautorepair.com/2009%20Summary|gave the reasons why.]] Liquid Heater Parts Removed Have removed the dash, dropped the column, removed the complete heater HVAC housing and all of the old liquid heater system, tank, hoses, relays and motor. Removed…
2009 Summary of The Similarly Stimulated Saturn (Alternative Energy Saturn) * Starting Odometer showed 174280 * At the end of 2009 Odometer showed 182073 * Driven 7793 Electric Miles * [[http://www.saturn.lynnautorepair.com/node/326|Tachometer]] and Speedometer have worked fine since the setup was finished * Bought a 240 volt AC charger for overnight full charging since the 120…
Had a problem with the Quick Charger 240 volt charger. It hung up one or two nights, charging 180 volts, instead of showing the percentage charged, it had locked up showing F2. By then it damaged the battery pack. Some of the battery cells were low. Quick Charge is warranting the big charger. I like…
California Energy Commission (CEC) DATABASE This is a database that rates and compares different makes and model tires. All are size 195/65R15 Tires. They are rated with the new California Energy RRF parameter. Some explanation of rolling resistance and how it effects energy consumption in EVs here. RRF and RRC or Crr rolling resistance coefficient…
The Similarly Stimulated Saturn is rolling on 4 Michelin HARMONY Radial X P185/70R14 tires. Running them at 40 psi. They are rated at maximum loaded weight of 1201 pounds each and maximum pressure is 44 psi. Questions: Wondering what tires are the best, as far as [[rolling resistance coefficient]] ([[RRC]]) and how do my tires…
I Drive a Full Electric Vehicle (FEV) 13% (8 votes) I am Planning or Building a FEV now 61% (37 votes) I Believe FEVs have big Potential 26% (16 votes) I Believe FEVs have little or no Potential 0% (0 votes) I am just Not Sure 0% (0 votes) Total votes: 61 Wow, alot of…