EV Capri ep7 - Kearon's electric car conversion

[brianstacync1]

drama queen.  just get it done already

[gptour17]

I knew it!!

the italian is actually spanish!!

[mrg00ddude]

OH HOW CAN I FORGET INFOWARSoCOM

[OperationCrossroad]

Another big advantage of LiFePO4 batteries is the fact that they're a lot safer than lead-acid batteries if your electric car is ever involved in a (God forbid) crash.

[78Caprice]

Love the scottish accent :D

[ccoasterdesigner]

Also, why did you choose the batteries that you did? Even over the other type of lithium?

[unnefer1978]

@ccoasterdesigner Lithium Ion cells are not as safe as LiFePO4 cells (ie. if you overcharge them or they get too hot, or are punctured, lithium ion cells can explode).

Also, LiFePO4 cells have a better discharge curve and are able to prodive many times more amps then they are rated (some can provide upto 30x the amps they are rated at) - which is more suited to use in electric cars.

[cag66]

LiFePO4 as in Lithium Iron (not ion) Phosphate.

Fe is the symbol for iron.

[cricketol]

why not use capacitors in place of the batteries? there lighter and idk they would more less run out.. and they charge faster to use a ac motor and you can drive a lot further

[cookiesandcartoons]

They store much less coulomb. You could maybe build a drag racer with them but not a car to drive around with.

[cag66]

How well did they work in the electric give us some details

[cricketol]

is this directed to me or the poster?

[ccoasterdesigner]

Capacitors are meant for a lot of electricity at one time not some spread out.

[cricketol]

@ccoasterdesigner why cant you spread it out we have other components that could slow the discharge it can be done its just more a question of how

[NoiteraD]

AC is daaaaamn expensive stuff :3

[starmanskye]

Keerist, yer Sean Connery impression was killer, gave me a kick-ass chuckle! They were all great. Don't forget German, 'Diesen Batteries ist sehr gut, ja!' Vietnamese, 'Boom-Boom, Numba Ten!' Mexican, "El Grande batteries, mucho magnificat!' and so forth. Definitely killer. But, So, like how much did these babies COSTO, eh????

Muy expensiva, no?

Dig on your project, I love DIY electric-car conversions.

[RocketMaker10000]

Kearon,

What did you total 144v pack cost you down under? A 144v pack of 90AHA LiFo4 batteries are $8,955.00 US Retail. Curious if there are large duties to importing good batteries into the US.

[unnefer1978]

@RocketMaker10000 The price you quote is very high. 144v is 45 cells, and 45x Thundersky 90AHA cells is only $4,455 - about half the price you quoted. For $8,955 you can buy 72xr CALB (SkyEnergy) 100AH LiFePO4 cells for more travel distance per charge and more power from your motor :)

[daveoconno]

Amazing guy. Smart, funny, entertaining and a pioneer. Brilliant!

[dudesolardude]

i believe lithium "ion" have thermal issues. lithium "iron" phosphate are different batteries. careful with bad info.

[beppino1985]

in italiano,"" BATTERIA BUONA"", you speack spanish!! good job, COMPLIMENTI!!!!

[cityofdomes]

Way cute - and the car is neat too.

[quantrum10]

fantastic, man. dont make us wait another month for the next episode!

[hamstenator]

Great to see you got the batteries. Looking forward to see your next vid! Keep up the good work.

[AlamoCityCello]

Them there Batts are GREAT!

[cant7think7clearly]

Cheers aye bro, those batteries are fully sick!

[rtsoccerplayer]

yes!!! finally another video!

[JavaLessons]

LOL, you can always make an extra buck doing Connery in radio ads.

[fakexloser]

Where can I get them in the states?

[ibpointless2]

So how much these batteries run you?

[jmoyet]

good to know all the battery info.

LOL Scotland.