antrey
09-21-2009, 08:55 PM
I've started a project to convert a 1986 Honda VF500 to a battery electric vehicle. I'm documenting the project on blogger: http://voltagefueled.blogspot.com My performance targets are:
>60mph top speed
>= 40mile range
The current components I'm considering using include:
72V, 60Ah, 22battery Thundersky LiFePO4 pack
E-tek R 19pk horsepower motor
Alltrax AXE 7234 motor controller
Zivan NG-1 Charger
Battery Management System, still looking at various options
I've also purchased two 30 watt solar panels to deploy when parked to add a bit of range. Figuring out the charge controller scheme to charge this pack with the solar panels isn't very straightforward though.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/500/medium/69_3Volt90AhThunderskyPackInVF500.jpg
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/500/medium/Etek-RT-72VPerformance.jpg
>60mph top speed
>= 40mile range
The current components I'm considering using include:
72V, 60Ah, 22battery Thundersky LiFePO4 pack
E-tek R 19pk horsepower motor
Alltrax AXE 7234 motor controller
Zivan NG-1 Charger
Battery Management System, still looking at various options
I've also purchased two 30 watt solar panels to deploy when parked to add a bit of range. Figuring out the charge controller scheme to charge this pack with the solar panels isn't very straightforward though.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/500/medium/69_3Volt90AhThunderskyPackInVF500.jpg
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/500/medium/Etek-RT-72VPerformance.jpg