[GRLUG] OFF TOPIC Electric Car

[Professor Inuyasha]

I mean add generator that dont use GAS powered, but it will attached
to electric motor so battery can get return electricity from generator
for keep motor stay running longer

On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 7:48 AM, Collin Kidder <adderd at kkmfg.com> wrote:
> Well, of course that's an optional thing. Some people might want to have
> a generator in case of over estimating their batteries. Other people
> might feel that it's cheating or that it sort of makes the whole thing a
> hybrid. I don't think it'd be a bad idea to have a small, say, 1500watt
> generator in the trunk in case of emergency. After all, you can't call
> someone to bring you 700LB of batteries to bail you out.
>
> Professor Inuyasha wrote:
>> Dont forget include GENERATOR!!!!!!!!!
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 4:48 PM, Matt Michielsen <matt at michielsen.us> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm also very interested.  I think it could be done for under $5000, but
>>> that's with doing pretty much all of the work myself.  There are some open
>>> source motor controller designs out there that seem pretty decent.  MOSFETs
>>> for high amperage cost quite a bit.  I don't think 100HP in necessary
>>> though, as you'll have a lot more low-end torque (at least from a DC
>>> motor).  The more weight (batteries) you have, the more power you need
>>> though, so I'd start with the lightest car possible.
>>>
>>> The discussion I had with Casey that prompted this thread really got me
>>> thinking about this again.  I have several cars that could be used for this
>>> project, and have the ability to make a controller.  What I need is a motor
>>> or two.  And lots of batteries.
>>>
>>> I do think we should start a local group for electric/alternative vehicles
>>> and start making things happen.
>>>
>>> -mm
>>>
>>>
>
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