Electric Starion EV - Electric Car Conversion - Part 3

[DrSteveHolt]

this reminds me of napolean dynamite !!!!!!!!!!!!

[cityofdomes]

but I am not taking any breast-enhancement herbs!

[StarionRules]

Really nice rack - for the batteries.

[cityofdomes]

Hi there, it's a BMS from BEV Melbourne. Not too difficult to replicate; simple shunt resistors, a reg and uses an Atmel Tiny13 programmed in C for top voltage protection (the chip is the same size as a triple5). There are better BMS available now, particularly compact resin-encased modules from evworks(dot)com(dot)au. Cheers, Carmel

[sikkepossu]

Which BMS you use in this setup? Or is it your own design?

[tandalakubwa]

Great job. I got inspired by Gav Shoebridge and Jack Rickard and did my own which I am totally loving. You can google it at: John Allen's EV conversion. It is so great not to have to buy so much gasoline.

[JohnCBriggs]

Was that a watch she was wearing or part of her exercise program?

[Beamshipcaptain]

Two questions: Where is Detroit? Why can't they give us the cars like this that we WANT, not fuel-burning dinosaurs!

[BumbleBeeGS]

@Beamshipcaptain Well there WAS and IS a few things.

1) in 1902 or so, Fords Model A came in gas and electric. The crank on the front of the gas was the starter, the crank on the front of the electric was the hand spun charger if your batteries died. Genious, but gasonline came the main stream.

2)GM released the EV1 in 1996, and it lasted until (( went a government order was released to destroy them or make them immobile (for museums)

3) In 2010 Nissan released the Nissan Leaf, fully electric

[BumbleBeeGS]

@Beamshipcaptain

3) ...fully electric, 100 miles to a charge. Plugs into to your wall at home.

4) Just released within the last month is the Chevy Volt. despite its name, it has a 4 cylinder gas powered generator. Technically is an electric car since the power to the wheels come from an electric motor at all times. 40 miles per charge, then the gas generator kicks in to make more electricity up to 300 or so...depends if you drive it with a heavy foot really.

5) In 2012, Ford is releasing the

[BumbleBeeGS]

@Beamshipcaptain

5)...the Focus BEV, Battery Electric Vehicle. No specs are known yet. Built in the US (somewhere near Plymouth, Detroit)

fuck the character limit of YouTube and help keep jobs in America by buying American. Hopefully it wont cost $40,000 like the Volt does.

[BumbleBeeGS]

@Beamshipcaptain messed up #2...

2)GM released the EV1 in 1996, and it lasted until '99 when a government order was released to destroy them or make them immobile (for museums)

Not sure why i tried to capitalize a number...

[sprukutuy]

what do you call that gold motor that has a potentiometer and where can i get?

[cityofdomes]

Hi, that's the IOTA drive and motor from IOTA engineering for the air con, model DLS 30 I recall now. I got it from Ross Blade at BEV Australia. Drop him an email, very friendly guy (sorry I don't have my data sheet right here with me to tell you more). Cheers!

[takingaleak]

Any concerns about the struts/suspension? I heard that in some cases they needed to be overhauled in order to support the weight of the batteries.

[cityofdomes]

Weight comes in at only 170 or so kilos heavier than the original tar weight - that's the beauty of lithium phosphates - if I used Optima D34s or Trojan deep cycle batteries, it wouldn't have been worth it. If I had the money for Thundersky lithium polymers, the weight would come in well under original weight of vehicle. Cheers

[tandalakubwa]

@takingaleak . I had to get new coil springs made so the EV would sit well. You can see how I did it if you google: John Allen's EV conversion. Hope that was helpful

[mickeb2002]

use peltier units for the heater system if you work the heater box out and switch poles on the peltiers will act like aircon

[mariovr4]

this starion is going to be sick but im kinda sad there was'nt and nice boob shots in this video:(

[cityofdomes]

Don't worry, the next installment is coming soon ;-)

[jorovcho]

For an electric car you don't need a stereo!

You'll enjoy the sound of the vehicle much more than any music ;)

[GetFreeStuffForYou]

what sound lol

[karinangelika]

This real engineering, of the kind that lives, and the environment, depend on. Good on you and keep up the great work!

[randycarter2001]

What is the brand name and model of your BMS system?

What is the brand name and model of that accessory drive motor?

They are both componets I'm looking for in my conversion.

[cityofdomes]

Hi, I don't think youtube likes added urls (darn reply won't show) so I sent you an email too. Basically the AC motors are custom-made by Blade Electric Vehicles in Australia. Make sure you get correct bms for your batteries. The PCB is same for 90Ah (hence wide terminal holes) but components/firmware settings will differ. You can also get TS-90 for Thunderskies 90Ah from EV Power in Australia - (they're moisture-sealed), and try Everspring. I sent you URLs, Cheers, Carmel