[GRLUG] OFF TOPIC Electric Car

[Rick Vargo]

This is not physically possible. The added drag from the
alternator/generator on the electric motor would drain more electricity
than it would produce.

Rick


Professor Inuyasha wrote:
> 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
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> On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 7:48 AM, Collin Kidder <adderd at kkmfg.com> wrote:
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>> 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:
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>>> Dont forget include GENERATOR!!!!!!!!!
>>>
>>> On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 4:48 PM, Matt Michielsen <matt at michielsen.us> wrote:
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>>>> 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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