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Author:  cooper93 [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:25 pm ]
Post subject:  An all electric MINI ( BINI ) is on the way
Its about time it was done and no doubt someone will follow with a real Mini soon

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/07/22 ... mmer-2009/
Author:  Angusdog [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:00 pm ]
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Interesting. I imagine there will be various components packaged to retro fit electric motors to cars like the mini, so while there's some engineering (tying the motor to the driveshafts etc), the conversion to zero emissions will be feasible. Currently it seems you need a degree in electrical engineering along with a fair few skills in welding and so on. It may become a small industry in the same way LPG conversions were a while ago.

In New Zealand, a normal commute would be less than 40km; the only real hassle would be running an extension cord to your car if you park on the street.
Author:  cooper93 [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:47 pm ]
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I would think that the motor in question would be a brushless Motor with an ESC ( electronic speed controller ) and lithium polymer ( LIPO ) batterys that would simply disconnect then you charge them over night but have a few sets. Once of which you would keep on board the other couple at home.
Author:  Harley [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:33 pm ]
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Cooper93 wrote:
I would think that the motor in question would be a brushless Motor with an ESC ( electronic speed controller ) and lithium polymer ( LIPO ) batterys that would simply disconnect then you charge them over night but have a few sets. Once of which you would keep on board the other couple at home.


Whilst that setup would work fine in toyland, It's a little more complicated than that in terms of applicating them to a real car.
I dont want a LIPO battery in my car, they're unstable, I'd rather have a nuclear setup!
:D
Author:  cooper93 [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:46 pm ]
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It works in the Lotas ellis

http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/i ... relec.html
Author:  Harley [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:55 pm ]
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The Lotus uses NiCad batteries, they provide a more cost effective and 'punchy' battery, that can handle high charging and discharging rates without the possibility of exploding.
:D
Author:  cooper93 [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:39 pm ]
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Lipos have FAR higher discharge rates and far higher power to weight rations. The only advantage of other recharable batterys are a more stable bat that have a slim chance, as you say to explode. A123 batts are moving forward though. Still, interesting stuff non the less ! You must be an RCer to ?
Author:  Timbo [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:21 pm ]
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Forget batteries, supercaps are the way to go, recharge in seconds much lighter and safer... Oh wait they're still smoke and mirrors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EEStor

Tim
Author:  Harley [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:00 pm ]
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Cooper93 wrote:
A123 batts are moving forward though. Still, interesting stuff non the less ! You must be an RCer to ?


A123s are legendary! I'm into the toys alright. Check the current thread in general discussion. :D
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