Battery Vehicle Society

hmm interesting stuff.

My 156v system would require a couple of small dc pm motors. would you supply 1/2 of the battery pack with each generator or wire the two generstors in series? Need to learn more about generator systems!

Yes they would make a good generator, I have one on the shelf. The problem is the charge control system would be quite complicated to build.???
I would need a way to control the charge current to stop overcharging the batteries.

The nearest I've got to it is my Berlingo with a hoofing great 6.5kw Deisel genny wheeled in to the load bay that in itself weighs 130kg and all that does is charge the van when I'm going to be going beyond its range and I know theres no charge at the other end Yea I think a trailer will definitely...

I have been thinking about building a range extending generator trailer. The Problem with my EV is having to own another car for the extra long trips. My vw golf at 120v system: (on the flat once up to speed) battery amps: 60mph= 70-80amps- 8400w-9600w 65mph=75-85 amps- 9000w-10200w 70mph=85-95 amps...

Thanks for the link phil,

I did'nt know about the lightning project. I will try and attend this, looks great. I'll drop you a message closer to the time.

Just been having a browse of your webpage, the bike looks smart

Just found this thread and wondered how your project is proceeding, and what cells you chose? I'm watching Hobby King at the moment waiting for fresh stock of the Turnigy nano cells (which there never seems to be). Phil Hi Phil, The bike project is on hold at the moment. I have a rolling chassis, l...

Ahh finaly got a response from the MSA. They have informed me that they have set up an Electric Vehicles Working Group as part of the Technical Advisory Panel. "all electric vehicles wishing to compete should be reviewed by this group on an individual basis. The remit of the group is to offer g...

A short video of my Converted Golf on the link below: Now go write an article about it for our magazine, to encourage others... :wink: Mary. Yea I wouldnt mind. Its had 6 months of use, and coming up 2000 relatively trouble free miles, I will be stripping it down soon for an upgrade, so watch this ...

Yea theres a few events about, but it would be good to run along with the oil burners. I made Santa Pod this year and intend to be there again. I got a copy of the Competitors and officials yearbook (the blue book) from the MSA which is full of useful info about most types of motor sport. I get the ...

I contacted the HSA recently about electric vehicles competing in hill climbs. To my suprise this was their response: "I really don't have much info on what the MSA's view on electric cars in competition is. I suspect it is still too early and off their radar. Reading Autosport they don't seem ...