if this thing actually works, it be pretty cheap to run! i dont know how much juice from the battery it would use??
wonder how fast it will go?
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| Author: | Fez [ Sun Apr 10, 2005 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Now thats a motor! |
This fella has done/doing exactly want I want to be doing, except Id probably use a hybrid system so I dont have so many lead acids weighing the thing down. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/electric.m ... d_box.html Fez |
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| Author: | 998_Clubman [ Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:13 pm ] |
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| if this thing actually works, it be pretty cheap to run! i dont know how much juice from the battery it would use??
wonder how fast it will go?
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| Author: | IwannaMini [ Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:31 pm ] |
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WOW..!! Although is a mini still a mini without the mini sounds..?? |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:51 pm ] |
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Why not go all the way and build a real car! 
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Sun Apr 10, 2005 8:47 pm ] |
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As I understand it, those electric vehicle builders are getting unreal performance now, like ferrari-beating acceleration. Which is impressive given the weight of the batteries - he runs coil-over springs as well as the standard Mini cones! One thing I love is the torque - it runs no gearbox, just plant boot and go - the ultimate town car. Now if you could hook it up to Wellington's trolley bus lines, you'd be traveling pretty cheaply (albeit with a rather limited route...) |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:22 pm ] |
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thats a very interesting conversion!! That dude has way too much time to dream that up, AND do it! 
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:26 pm ] |
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Well spotted Clayton. That is such a simple conversion, well thought out too! Might use that as a basis, but with an AC motor & controller, just to make it more of a challenge... |
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| Author: | Fez [ Mon Apr 11, 2005 4:05 pm ] |
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Re: Awdmoke, Yeah an AC motor would be great. The torque curves from standstill means you can pretty much direct drive the car. Where as the guy with the pickup would still likely need the gearbox. I'm pretty jealous of that guy, having both a pickup and it being electric, lucky sod. For those of you who want a good example the T-zero is a car that runs on an ac motor. Clayton PS (Awdmoke): I about that moke engine, I found its only ceased the slightest bit so, a bit of a hone and shes going to be fine. Cheers! |
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| Author: | electricmini [ Fri May 13, 2005 7:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | electric Mini |
Hi Guys, Michael emailed me to say that you had been discussing my electric Mini conversion, so I thought I should drop in and say G'day to you all 
I'm in Cardiff, South Wales (UK) , so am about as far as you can get from Oz, but well a Mini nut is a Mini nut whereever in the world they are, right? It's nice to see some positive responses about the Mini, I've had quite a few people over here ask about it, especially at the few car shows I've managed to get it to. Good to see that people all over the globe are thinking "outside the box", even if only a little bit. The performance is ok, I'm limited by the mechanical strength of the belt system I used to attach the motor to the drivetrain, but that's set to change, and the electric parts are capable of MUCH more... I'm about to get a 100 HP AC drive system, not sure if I'll put it into the pickup, or into my other Mini ( a nice 1992 Cooper injection, leather seats, etc ) The pickup would be easier, as it can carry enough batteries to produce the high volts the AC drive needs. The controller in the pickup is not the one that's in my webpages - I swapped that out for one that can dish out 120 HP, though it is turned way down to avoid breaking things! But yes, the torque band from the AC drive will be awesome - full torque from zero RPM right up to 6000 RPM, then it stays at constant 100 HP power right up to 9000 RPM !! So direct drive is likely to be the easiest way to do it. So far, I've done around 3000 miles in the electric Mini, mainly for short trips around town to go to the store, Mini club, etc. The longest trips were when I took it into work twice, that's 25 miles each way. Luckily my firm doesn't mind me recharging with their electricity... 25 miles is about the absolute maximum range with the old lead-acid batteries I've got. For more range, the answer will be either Saft Nicads ( big flooded ones ), or Lithiums. ThunderSky Battery in China do some cheaper lithiums, there have been a few bulk buys organised here in the UK and in the USA, with people reporting good results. Still expensive, but they work. The bright yellow Mini certainly attracts attention, with kids pointing and people smiling as I zip by, with even more weird looks when they realise it's totally silent ( why's that Mini still moving when I can't hear it's engine? ) The coolest thing is not having to buy any petrol for it EVER - I just plug it in! Anyway, if you guys have more questions, fire away! Regards Richard Bebbington electric Mini pickup http://homepage.ntlworld.com/electric.mini/ |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Fri May 13, 2005 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Welcome Richard... |
Welcome Mate....you seem to be dabbling in the future 
BTW...I'm impressed....all that right-tin...and not one boy-oh
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| Author: | cush [ Fri May 13, 2005 9:34 am ] |
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i think everyone would be curious in a dollars and cents kinda way 
- how long does it take to charge the fella up? - and does it just plug into a 120/240 volt socket? |
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| Author: | minstar [ Fri May 13, 2005 10:39 am ] |
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The weight of the batteries seems to be one of the big issues, is there anything on the horizon as an alternative to batteries ie, hyrdrogen fuel cells etc, to get more power with less weight and also a greater range. Obviously the 6 trillion dollars (exaggerated) for fuel cells might be a problem. 
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| Author: | Harley [ Fri May 13, 2005 12:36 pm ] |
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The tray top would be a good place for a large solar panel, should add an extra 3% travel time to the car. |
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| Author: | cush [ Fri May 13, 2005 12:37 pm ] |
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and it would make it more mini like....you know... not being able to drive in the rain
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| Author: | scotty [ Fri May 13, 2005 12:46 pm ] |
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How cool is that shot of the pick-up in front of the tree?!!! |
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