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Delorean to make a comeback as an electric car

Submitted by PaulWay on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 22:24

While it doesn’t run on fusion power (yet) it still has some sweet performance statistics like a top speed of 125 mph driven by a 260 horsepower electric motor. Hang on tight, because the first production model is due out in 2013.

http://inhabitat.com/all-electric-delorean-car-to-hit-the-streets-in-2013/

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Battery building for motorbikes

Submitted by PaulWay on Mon, 12/09/2011 - 13:34

I completed the main phase of putting the batteries in the electric motorbike on the weekend.

One of the characteristics of electric vehicle conversions is that most of them are dissimilar.  Each vehicle has its challenges and requirements, and it would be a lifetime of work to get really familiar with electric vehicle conversions and to do each one simply and well.  What I've learnt from this first experience is:

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Update 3 - the bike

Submitted by PaulWay on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 23:14

I've now got a donor bike and work can really start!

It's a Yamaha FZR 600 "Fazer" in black.  Thanks to a previous unspecified adventure it has a bit of damage to the left hand side, including dents in the fuel tank, a bit of the engine casing missing exposing the starter motor, and the windscreen and fairing pushed back.  Most of this I can repair; and I was looking for a bike with a damaged motor as being more suitable - I didn't really want to take a running bike off the road.

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Update 2 - the motor

Submitted by PaulWay on Tue, 04/05/2010 - 22:14

The EnerTrac MHM-602 arrived yesterday. And it's an impressive piece of kit!

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Potential opportunity...

Submitted by PaulWay on Thu, 18/03/2010 - 23:28
Attention anyone looking for a business proposition - set up an electric vehicles parts supplier business on the eastern coast of Australia.

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Update 1 - batteries

Submitted by PaulWay on Fri, 05/03/2010 - 12:04

I've now got a few ideas of where I want to head and thought I'd write them up.

My basic requirement is to be able to do 100KM/hr so I can drive anywhere in Canberra without being a hazard to traffic, and to be able to drive for at least an hour at 80KM/hr.

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Canberra EV discussion list

Submitted by PaulWay on Wed, 03/02/2010 - 07:51

By the way, it's not obvious from the main pages but you can join the discussion list by using the interface at http://canberraev.org/mailman/listinfo/discussions_canberraev.org.

Hope this helps,

Paul

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New member, new project

Submitted by PaulWay on Wed, 03/02/2010 - 07:49

I've recently joined the Canberra EV group because I want to build an electric motorcycle. I'm aiming for something in about the same power range as my current Suzuki G500, although the torque curve differences between petrol and electric motors makes comparing exact kilowatts difficult.

My parts list ideas so far are:

* 2x Mars 48V Brushless DC motor - 5-10kW
* 10x Thunder Sky 200Ah LiFPO4 batteries
* Alltrax AXE4844 controller
* TBS Electronics E-Xpert Pro HV battery gauge

things I know less about but know I want:

* Battery management system
* Charger

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