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EV Dan · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:54:17 pm »

5 energy efficient cars to look forward to if you are a greenie:
http://www.hybridcars.com/5-green-cars-that-could-change-the-game/

EV Dan · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2015, 09:16:26 pm »

http://insideevs.com/ev-show-episode-5-electric-fiat-500-jolly-formula-e-battery-pack-balancing-video/

Watch this episode of EV Show at 20 min mark. The guys are are using new Lithium Sulfur cells that are 500 Wh/kg !!! Listen to what it means in the video.
A great episode over all.

EV Dan · « **Reply #22 on:** May 28, 2015, 02:02:55 pm »

Home EV charger.
Disclaimer: do not install this unless you have an electrician license. If your home burns your insurance may not cover it. For information purposes only.
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365495874/

EV Dan · « **Reply #23 on:** May 28, 2015, 02:11:46 pm »

Latest on LG battery packs of the near future:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/05/5-key-developments-in-the-electric-car-world/index.htm

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LG Chem, a Korean chemical engineering company, announced its intention to be a supplier of larger batteries to car manufacturers who are interested in longer range EVs. LG Chem is targeting a 200-300 mile range battery pack. The company contends that currently most EVs with their 75-90 mile range have a limited appeal and that hinders the potential for market growth. Currently, only the Tesla Model S possesses a truly long-range battery pack. To that end, LG Chem says it would begin to offer large capacity lithium-ion batteries that hold between 80 and 120 kWh. LG Chem is already a supplier for the Chevrolet Volt. For those who remember, GM announced this past January that the Bolt, a new pure EV that will go into production in 2016, will have a 200-mile range. It’s easy to connect the dots—the Bolt might be the early bird to incorporate such a long-range battery. Such long-range EVs have the potential to dramatically shake up the electric-car landscape and appeal to a larger audience.

redman · « **Reply #24 on:** May 29, 2015, 10:46:44 am »

Ford Opens EV Patents.

Ford announced Thursday May 28 2015 that it will make its electric-vehicle patents available to competitors for a fee in order to help speed up development of the technology.

Ford says that it holds more 650 patents related to hybrid and electric vehicles, with more than 1,000 still pending.

EV Dan · « **Reply #25 on:** May 29, 2015, 05:07:34 pm »

^^^

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Method and Apparatus for Battery Charge Balancing, patent No. US5764027: The patent covers passive cell balancing: discharging a cell through a resistor to lower the state of charge to match other cells. This innovation extends battery run time and overall life. This is the first invention to enable battery balancing at any time, instead of only while charging, and it enables the use of lithium-ion batteries in electrified vehicles. It was invented long before lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles became commonplace – truly ahead of its time.

So first Ford trolled the patent office and now their lawyers may go after anyone who uses an outdated BMS in their cars, unless they pay up the "inventor" first.
This needs to be abolished since it wastes everyone's time and hinders progress.

EV Dan · « **Reply #26 on:** June 07, 2015, 11:53:42 am »

https://youtu.be/JxGWVE0mmTg

I haven't watched but it looks like the entire race.

EV Dan · « **Reply #27 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:20:22 pm »

http://gas2.org/2015/06/10/musk-model-x-deliveries-start-in-3-to-4-months/

Which will hopefully make more model S available for the used market and drive the prices down

rrocket · « **Reply #28 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:22:06 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on June 10, 2015, 08:20:22 pm

http://gas2.org/2015/06/10/musk-model-x-deliveries-start-in-3-to-4-months/

He's been saying the X has been coming for years now.....vaporware until I see one.

EV Dan · « **Reply #29 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:27:45 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on June 10, 2015, 08:22:06 pm

Quote from: EV Dan on June 10, 2015, 08:20:22 pm
http://gas2.org/2015/06/10/musk-model-x-deliveries-start-in-3-to-4-months/

He's been saying the X has been coming for years now.....vaporware until I see one.

Ppl have seen them in the US without camo, so likely real

rrocket · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2015, 08:29:34 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on June 10, 2015, 08:27:45 pm

Quote from: rrocket on June 10, 2015, 08:22:06 pm
Quote from: EV Dan on June 10, 2015, 08:20:22 pm
http://gas2.org/2015/06/10/musk-model-x-deliveries-start-in-3-to-4-months/

He's been saying the X has been coming for years now.....vaporware until I see one.

Ppl have seen them in the US without camo, so likely real

I see cars all the time with camo (close proximity to Detroit).

Doesn't mean they are ready for prime time...

EV Dan · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2015, 10:03:40 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on June 10, 2015, 08:29:34 pm

Quote from: EV Dan on June 10, 2015, 08:27:45 pm
Quote from: rrocket on June 10, 2015, 08:22:06 pm
Quote from: EV Dan on June 10, 2015, 08:20:22 pm
http://gas2.org/2015/06/10/musk-model-x-deliveries-start-in-3-to-4-months/

He's been saying the X has been coming for years now.....vaporware until I see one.

Ppl have seen them in the US without camo, so likely real

I see cars all the time with camo (close proximity to Detroit).

Doesn't mean they are ready for prime time...

There is nothing about this "SUV" that Tesla couldn't possibly do. Delorean doors may be a challenge, but most important there is demand for this type of vehicle and powertrain.

Guy · « **Reply #32 on:** June 10, 2015, 10:16:24 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on June 10, 2015, 08:29:34 pm

Quote from: EV Dan on June 10, 2015, 08:27:45 pm
Quote from: rrocket on June 10, 2015, 08:22:06 pm
Quote from: EV Dan on June 10, 2015, 08:20:22 pm
http://gas2.org/2015/06/10/musk-model-x-deliveries-start-in-3-to-4-months/

He's been saying the X has been coming for years now.....vaporware until I see one.

Ppl have seen them in the US without camo, so likely real

I see cars all the time with camo (close proximity to Detroit).

Doesn't mean they are ready for prime time...

Not sure why they keep delaying them, the batteries, motors, software is the same as the S. I agree with EV Dan that they probably struggled with the gullwing doors more than the anticipated.

EV Dan · « **Reply #33 on:** June 11, 2015, 06:12:38 pm »

So, will the Model X be the fastest to 60 mass produced SUV? It could be faster than the stock GC SRT 6.4L

EV Dan · « **Reply #34 on:** June 13, 2015, 08:54:54 pm »

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2015/06/20150612-r8etron.html

I made an interesting write up for this but got timed-out

Anyway, EV geeks should find it interesting.

bye · « **Reply #35 on:** June 15, 2015, 10:03:25 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on June 10, 2015, 08:20:22 pm

http://gas2.org/2015/06/10/musk-model-x-deliveries-start-in-3-to-4-months/
Which will hopefully make more model S available for the used market and drive the prices down

Used prices are being driven by the Tesla CPO program.

The lowest prices on a-trader are being beaten by the prices Tesla is offering with a car reconditioned like new with 4 year warranty.

The X reveal and sales will certainly cause a lot of trade-in cars to become available, driving used prices lower as you noted.

But right now, there are some reasonable prices in the CPO market....

EV Dan · « **Reply #36 on:** July 14, 2015, 02:22:40 pm »

Level 2 charges are coming to your local Ikea store:
http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/ikea-canada-installing-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-1.2460807

EV Dan · « **Reply #37 on:** July 28, 2015, 11:53:26 pm »

They are not f-ing around with this Gigafactory

https://youtu.be/-DkOWSyeIIk

rrocket · « **Reply #38 on:** July 29, 2015, 12:13:41 am »

Quote from: EV Dan on July 28, 2015, 11:53:26 pm

They are not f-ing around with this Gigafactory
https://youtu.be/-DkOWSyeIIk

That's not the Gigafactory. The Gigafactory is in Nevada. This is it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p64V9kawqw

The former NUMMI plant in that video is the main factory where Teslas are built IIRC.

EV Dan · « **Reply #39 on:** July 29, 2015, 12:34:05 am »

Quote from: rrocket on July 29, 2015, 12:13:41 am

Quote from: EV Dan on July 28, 2015, 11:53:26 pm
They are not f-ing around with this Gigafactory
https://youtu.be/-DkOWSyeIIk

That's not the Gigafactory. The Gigafactory is in Nevada. This is it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p64V9kawqw

The former NUMMI plant in that video is the main factory where Teslas are built IIRC.

Oops. You're right. I stand corrected. I was wondering why there were so many brand new Teslas parked on the lots.