http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/ en-us 2005-03-26T15:27:14-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000283.html I pulled the last 3 old batteries. The final 2 were hard but some rocking and bending (of the metal above) dislodged them. Then I placed 2 of the final 3 batteries in the car. The third needs to wait... Our car shadow 2005-03-26T15:27:14-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000271.html While I was at IETF, my Rudman Regulators arrived. So, I should finally be able to charge the Evercels with the new PFC-20 charger. Also, one day while I was away, the opportunity to acquire military surplus aircraft starting NiCds... Our car shadow 2005-03-19T19:49:38-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000270.html At long last I have progress on the battery front. I picked up nylon rope at Lowe's today, and tied it onto one of the batteries in the upper (innermost) rack in the rear of the car. Still wedged. Sigh.... Our car shadow 2005-03-19T19:33:19-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000229.html Someone on the EV mailing list pointed out this outlet which when used with an electric car would prevent a driveoff while the car was plugged in from destroying a cord or worse.... Electric Vehicles shadow 2005-02-05T17:18:18-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000210.html Harrison City Auto Parts says they can inspect it next week, including dealing with the MV-426B. Woo. Geez, maybe only 13 months later it will finally be legal.... Our car shadow 2005-01-18T19:00:31-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000202.html The guy from the shop we found that's willing to inspect it told us we needed a "pink registration" first. So, tasked with getting one, we went to Monroeville Messenger Service...... Our car shadow 2005-01-14T21:32:43-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000201.html Our (non-electric) minivan was due for new front tires (and an alignment) so I picked up 2 Michelin Energy MXV4 tires for it. So we should get some experience with low rolling resistance tires on it.... Our car shadow 2005-01-14T21:27:29-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000194.html The Michelin Proximas on the car are dry-rotting; They were among the earliest low rolling resistance tires, so I guess there was still more tweaking to do. So, I'm looking at other tires.... Our car shadow 2005-01-07T02:30:07-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000191.html 8 weeks ago, I had the opportunity to buy 9 Evercel M100 batteries. These are the 100Ah theoretical, 84Ah actual, 12v Nickel-Zinc deep cycle batteries which I wanted originally. Sadly, just after I bought the charger last spring, they stopped... Our car shadow 2005-01-05T11:06:25-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000190.html While I was away last week, the new charger came. So did one of the replacement interior parts I picked up.... Our car shadow 2004-05-04T23:17:04-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000189.html On Monday, I got notice from the post office that I had a certified letter waiting. Looking at who it was from, it was obvious I'd finally have paperwork. I also dragged in a box later in the day which... Our car shadow 2004-04-10T19:06:04-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000188.html Went to charge the batteries, and the green light didn't come on. Um. Checked, and the GFCI on the BC-20 had tripped. Reset, and tried again. Tripped again. Fine, so I ordered a PFC-20 with the "buck enhancement"; I guess... Our car shadow 2004-03-18T01:10:04-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000187.html I'm going to replace the Curtis 1221C controller with a Zilla Z1K-LV 72-156v 1000a controller. The manual suggests liquid cooling, so I'm going to be doing some modifications to accomodate that. The point of this?... Our car shadow 2004-03-04T02:19:04-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000186.html It finally warmed up enough that I could water the batteries without fear of freezing. I had 5 gallons of water, and there are 16 batteries. After 9 batteries, I was out of water.... Our car shadow 2004-02-02T21:40:04-05:00 http://ev.dementia.org/evblog/archives/000185.html It's about time for me to ping Road Ready Registration to see where my paperwork went. I'd hoped to be driving the car by now. It's supposed to get cold again, so the lack of insulated battery boxes and a... Our car shadow 2004-01-06T18:46:04-05:00