I am working on a 4 wheeel bike made out of pvc. I am puting a generator on the wheels. when the wheels turn the Gen will turn 5 times as fast. this will help keep the battery charged. Will send vidieo.
Since the ZX2 has fairly short gearing compared to most cars, this will work toward your advantage, although I'm not sure what the torque curve looks like for an electric motor like this. I would be interested in doing an EV hybrid, but with w/ FWD there doesn't seem to be a viable option without some serious cutting.
One thing I've found with EV conversions, is they are pretty much like ICE cars. Everyone has different "needs" or preferences. Some just want it to be fast. Some want it to have great range, but don't care how fast it can go or how fast it gets to it's max speed. Heck, some people do these for drag races! I'm typically a "middle of the road" kinda guy.. Hence, 120v of 8v batts.. decent range, acceleration and top speed for a "fairly" light EV w/o spending a fortune on batts.
I'm right there with you on that. I don't need the quickest EV or the one with the highest speed.. I just want decent range, and a car that will get me from place to place cheaply and using NO GASOLINE! Great videos by the way.. Check mine out if you get the time.
I agree. From what I've seen (in LA conversions) you do get the best range out of 6v batts. I've seen plenty of people go with high voltage (meaning up over 200v) and get great acceleration, but not much range. I chose a middle path. The main reason for 8v batts is they represented the lowest overall price and weight for what I considered a decent range and performance. Even a 96v system with 6v's would have been a heavier batt pack, and I chose 96v as my bare minimum.
I'm taking a different approach - 14 t-105's, 84V, Lynch LEM200 DC permanent magnet motor. There is an existing conversion using the same (a bit heavier) vehicle and components - it has a range of approx. 80 miles, and top speed of ~85. Everybody seems to go for high voltage systems and, counterintuitive as it may be, get a lower range.
I had a professional EV consultation done at the start of this project and was told to expect 50 miles of range with my set up. Since I already own a Prius and am quite good at maximizing mpg's, I should be able to better than 50 miles (not that I need to, but it's still nice). Lots of info at cardomain under PatricioIN
I trimmed a lot of extra weight from the original version of the mount. Weight is always an issue with a LA ev, as is safety and I wanted to be sure this mount couldn't fail! It weighs 15lbs. Keep in mind the shaft orginally bolted to the engine block which was 300lbs. Overall, the car will be around 600lbs heavier than stock when completed. When/if lithium batteries become affordable for the average DIY converter, you could do one that is lighter than stock!
the motor mount looks solid... and heavy. keep in mind that mileage depends heavily on the weight of your car. The adapter plate and custom motor mounts are all steel right? how much do they weigh?
aren't you concerned by the weight issue, given the use of lead acids and all?
there are plenty of cheap, used cars in the world that are not also ugly, you know.
leloodallasmultipass 1 year ago
I though this guy was going to be crushed when the car fell off the jackstands. I guess I've seen too many FAIL videos. Nice job. Keep us updated.
mrgscales 2 years ago
the future is electric
kostea13 3 years ago 4
sweet!
IMaGANSTERyo 3 years ago 2
I am working on a 4 wheeel bike made out of pvc. I am puting a generator on the wheels. when the wheels turn the Gen will turn 5 times as fast. this will help keep the battery charged. Will send vidieo.
dmr0822 2 years ago
if your bike is powered by that battery you want to charge, it won't work...Your generator will cause more drag than it'll power your battery
r3inhout 2 years ago
if the future is electric...ima kill my self
CarzanpaintBall4life 2 years ago
Wll you better get started because the FUTURE IS HERE ! SOLAR POWER + ELECTRIC CARS = FREEDOM !!!
kostea13 2 years ago
Since the ZX2 has fairly short gearing compared to most cars, this will work toward your advantage, although I'm not sure what the torque curve looks like for an electric motor like this. I would be interested in doing an EV hybrid, but with w/ FWD there doesn't seem to be a viable option without some serious cutting.
tweakfreak88 3 years ago
One thing I've found with EV conversions, is they are pretty much like ICE cars. Everyone has different "needs" or preferences. Some just want it to be fast. Some want it to have great range, but don't care how fast it can go or how fast it gets to it's max speed. Heck, some people do these for drag races! I'm typically a "middle of the road" kinda guy.. Hence, 120v of 8v batts.. decent range, acceleration and top speed for a "fairly" light EV w/o spending a fortune on batts.
Patrick368 3 years ago
I'm right there with you on that. I don't need the quickest EV or the one with the highest speed.. I just want decent range, and a car that will get me from place to place cheaply and using NO GASOLINE! Great videos by the way.. Check mine out if you get the time.
kylehondarider 3 years ago
I agree. From what I've seen (in LA conversions) you do get the best range out of 6v batts. I've seen plenty of people go with high voltage (meaning up over 200v) and get great acceleration, but not much range. I chose a middle path. The main reason for 8v batts is they represented the lowest overall price and weight for what I considered a decent range and performance. Even a 96v system with 6v's would have been a heavier batt pack, and I chose 96v as my bare minimum.
Patrick368 3 years ago
I'm taking a different approach - 14 t-105's, 84V, Lynch LEM200 DC permanent magnet motor. There is an existing conversion using the same (a bit heavier) vehicle and components - it has a range of approx. 80 miles, and top speed of ~85. Everybody seems to go for high voltage systems and, counterintuitive as it may be, get a lower range.
sethnord 3 years ago
I had a professional EV consultation done at the start of this project and was told to expect 50 miles of range with my set up. Since I already own a Prius and am quite good at maximizing mpg's, I should be able to better than 50 miles (not that I need to, but it's still nice). Lots of info at cardomain under PatricioIN
Patrick368 3 years ago
Great Job Patrick! Very inspiring and informative videos! What kind of distance are you estimating that you'll get with your conversion?
Keep it up!
c0alminer 3 years ago
8v deep cycle batteries from Interstate. They're 7dX10wX11h. It'll be snug, but I think I can fit them in.
Patrick368 3 years ago
8 batteries in front? What kind of batteries are you considering?
AlamoCityCello 3 years ago
I trimmed a lot of extra weight from the original version of the mount. Weight is always an issue with a LA ev, as is safety and I wanted to be sure this mount couldn't fail! It weighs 15lbs. Keep in mind the shaft orginally bolted to the engine block which was 300lbs. Overall, the car will be around 600lbs heavier than stock when completed. When/if lithium batteries become affordable for the average DIY converter, you could do one that is lighter than stock!
Patrick368 3 years ago
the motor mount looks solid... and heavy. keep in mind that mileage depends heavily on the weight of your car. The adapter plate and custom motor mounts are all steel right? how much do they weigh?
aren't you concerned by the weight issue, given the use of lead acids and all?
anyways, good luck with your conversion!
sethnord 3 years ago