DPAED BUILDS SOLAR ASSISTED ELECTRIC BIKE!

[afdhalatifftan92]

Wow, great project!

A suggestion here, if you're using solar cells,

why not considering the use of "MPPT System"?

I'm not that expert, go dig it up on the net!

According to my understanding, it's a type of DC-DC Converter which adjust its load according to the solar cells condition; to get the maximum power point transfer...

Keep up the good work!

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@afdhalatifftan92

Good tip - ours has one already built into it :)

[afdhalatifftan92]

@EletrikRidesAgain

Lol!

I'm bit late, do I?

[1alien2]

Nice setup, good craftsmanship.

Watched the other video of it running, seemed to run pretty smooth.

Had to postpone my electric project that I had planned to get done this summer due to a family tragedy that exhausted my EV savings.

Family is more important.

Maybe this coming year it will happen.

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@1alien2

Thanks! 

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@EletrikRidesAgain

Same story on this end - hence the reason the h2evair is still sitting in the garage with no electronics. I'm hoping this will be the year I can finally get it done - 5 years waiting.... The bike is something to to practice on for a lot less cash. And it works awesome. Can't wait to do this to the car!

[robinheath1]

Hey this is a very helpful video and project.

I have an old Golfkart which I have called Zeta ev after the Lightburn Zeta Sports car that I have owned for over 30 years .

I am using 36 volts for the electric motor and would like some advice as to the battrey chargers you are using as well as a portable Generator charger that I can tow along behind the Cart as well as a solar and Mains recharger system to demonstrate the principals you show here.

Thake a look at my youtube site robinheath1 thanks

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@robinheath1 hey, you bet!

[SmartScarecrow]

great project !!! really impressive ... I see a Scarecrow Show in this project if you are up for it ???

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@SmartScarecrow Sure! Why not?

[SmartScarecrow]

@EletrikRidesAgain - great ... its been too long since you did my show anyway so its about time ... will discuss schedule privately with you but I am thinking Oct 13th if that fits your schedule ...

[vipond50]

Excellent job D and enjoyable to boot, I bet ....

Glad you are still pushing the envelope

Bill

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@vipond50 thanks!

[4EVRTRB]

how many amp hours you get from the batteries??

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@4EVRTRB You can actually find complete specs for the 2006 Prius batteries online. Real world - 18 miles @ 16mph average, drawing average of 12 amps, or 13.5amp-hrs.

[rickeagle]

check out your local chain link fence company that can make those coped cuts for you. My uncle owns a fencing company in Wyoming that uses a cool tool that cuts it in a second.

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@rickeagle I'll get the whole setup here soon if I make another one.

[ZeroFossilFuel]

With the batteries, frame, chairs, etc., were you able to find springs stiff enough for the rear shocks to handle the extra weight?

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@ZeroFossilFuel I changed the geometry of the suspension to reduce the leverage and compensate for the extra load. Combined with the fact the suspension is already stiff from the manufacturer, it actually turned out perfect with the stock springs.

[Wavefront101]

Looks very nice! I wonder if you had enough solar power, could you due away with batteries and caps altogether, although it would only run during the day.

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@Wavefront101

Most likely not, since it would need some 2000w of solar power on demand, which is a lot of surface area - too much for this bike. But keep watching, I have a totally innovative green power source in mind for this project.

[mikesglider]

@EletrikRidesAgain Consider a "optional" flat-foldout trailer with hinged solar panels in an array....wouldn't be too cute on the roll..Lol! but, could recharge and assist? just wait till i get my coffee! Nice job!

[EletrikRidesAgain]

@mikesglider Hey thanks! The next step will make the panels obsolete, however.