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Silly question? Couldn't one use a small propane heater for cabin heat? Not sure what to do about serious cooling, though. Lots of iced tea....
Kia using SK Innovation NCM Li-ion cells in Soul EV
Kia is using lithium-ion polymer battery cells supplied by SK Inovation in the battery pack for the new Soul EV (earlier post). The pack, featuring an energy density of 200 Wh/kg (on the high end of specific energy ratings for current EVs), is the result of a three-year joint development progra...
More power to 'em. BUT trucks are a bet on a strong consumer economy (deliveries). Where are my wheels? I'd be happy with three if they'd get me 200 miles or so with a modest load in all weather.
Smith Electric Vehicles signs LOI for Joint Venture in Taiwan; 5,000 vehicles in first 3 years
Medium-duty electric truck manufacturer Smith Electric Vehicles has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with Taikang Technology Corporation in Taiwan. Taikang Technology Corporation, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in Taiwan, has twenty-five years of automotive experienc...
How did we get from Br to Cs?
"Again, with zero radiation fatalities and no injuries outside the plant. 3 workers with beta burns (because they were sent into the plants with neither rad monitors nor proper protective gear!) fully recovered. "
http://rt.com/news/fukushima-manager-yoshida-dies-cancer-829/
I think the ongoing criticality of the global threat posed by the situation at the Fukushima disaster is well worthy of discussion by dissenting experts. It does look pretty dire to many people. Especially those dependent on the Tokyo aquifer. But could we take it off this particular thread, or find a more appropriate thread to discuss on? - Respectfully, EB
Rechargeable membrane-less hydrogen bromine flow battery shows high power density
Schematic of reactant flow within the HBLFB. During discharge, liquid bromine is reduced to hydrobromic acid along the lower solid graphite electrode, and hydrogen is oxidized at the upper porous electrode. Credit: Braff et al. Click to enlarge. MIT researchers have engineered a new recharg...
I like it, but think I'd prefer a Rabbit with a 1 or 1.5L Diesel, which would probably get closer to 65 or 70 mpg. Sour grapes, perhaps. I loved my 88 Golf GT. It was a rocket. I named it Freud.
New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions
New Golf GTD. Click to enlarge. Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the Golf GTD (“Gran Turismo Diesel”) in Europe, and plans to bring it to the US market, reportedly likely for the 2016 model year. The latest GTD is based on the seventh-generation Golf (earlier post), and thus, on t...
I bought a little r/c drone quadcopter, and I had to ask myself if this technology could not be used for ordinary transportation. Forget roads. Tow a banner of solar cells if you like, but leave the trucks below. And stick 'em on rails.
TU/e student team unveils solar-powered family car for World Solar Challenge
The Solar Team Eindhoven (STE) of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) presented the world’s first solar-powered family car. “Stella” is the first “energy-positive car” with room for four people, a trunk, intuitive steering and a range of 600 kilometers (373 miles). This is the car being e...
Talk about your terse press release.
Power of motor? Capacity of battery? Vehicle weight? A picture? Sheesh.
Peugeot Cycles introducing AE21 HYbrid ebike
Peugeot is unveiling its AE21 HYbrid compact ebike at the “Who’s Next” show on 6 July in Paris. Powered by a Li-ion battery, the AE21 features an electric motor located in the front wheel. The battery is locked in place and can be recharged directly in the bike or removed for recharging at ho...
I would have to see how this arrangement would be reviewed after some time by various lessees. For some, who would need to operate the vehicle to reach a location near the end of its range, a second charger might be welcome. I also wonder how aging of the battery might leave the driver wondering after a few years if his car still has the range to make the trip to Grandma's. Real world experience will tell the story, I suppose
Honda cuts US lease price for Fit EV to $259/mo
In the US, Honda has cut the lease price for the Fit EV in the US to $259 a month beginning 1 June, down from $389 a month. The new three-year lease includes no down payment, unlimited mileage, routine maintenance, collision coverage and 240 volt EV home charging station equipment (not includin...
"Poop-poop!"
-Toad the Terror
GM debuts 2014 Stingray; direct injection, cylinder deactivation, CVVT contribute to more power and reduced fuel consumption
2014 Corvette Stingray. Click to enlarge. GM staged the debut of the all-new, 7th generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with a new LT1 6.2L Small Block V8 delivering an estimated 450 h...
Perhaps there is a niche market for a secondary, small, no-frills BEV kept at a commuter's home for local excursions or to and from commuter rail services.
OT it looks like NY State may at (very) long last pass some legislation that will permit some sort of on-road use of electric bicycles. I'm hopeful but not holding my breath.
Nissan cuts entry-level MSRP for 2013 LEAF by 18% to $28,800
Nissan announced that US pricing for the updated 2013 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (earlier post) will start at an MSRP of $28,800 for the newly-added entry-level S grade—an 18% reduction from the $35,200 MSRP of the 2012 LEAF entry model, the SV. The entry-level 2013 LEAF S becomes the lowest ...
I wish they would show with some faired trike designs for the longer range vehicles. They could presumably be registered as motorcycles in my state, and 80 mile rides would be a lot more comfortable.
smart partners with Vectrix on electric scooters with launch in 2014
smart is expanding its portfolio of electrically driven vehicles designed for urban traffic by cooperating with the electric two-wheeler specialist Vectrix. In addition to the smart electric drive and the smart ebike, in 2014 the smart scooter will be launched on the market. With the introduc...
A) "Even at 30 C, which corresponds to a time of 2 min to fully discharge, the capacity was about 90% of that at the 1 C rate, implying that the battery is suitable for high-power applications." B) "Even after 500 charge−discharge cycles at the rate of 1 C (0.2 C every 20 times), 83% (first cycle, 231 mAh/g; 500th cycle, 193 mAh/g) of the capacity of the material was retained"- I'm no expert on battery chemistry or characteristics, and I find these conclusions confusing. Does (A) mean that when they discharged at the 30C rate, they obtained 90% of the work done by a battery fully discharged at the 1C rate? Or are they claiming the cycle life by a battery routinely discharged at the 30C rate is commensurate with that of their 1C test rig (as in (B)?
Organic cathode material for high-capacity Li-ion battery with fast charge and discharge
.Extended charge−discharge cycling of PPYT in LiNTf2/G4 at 45 °C, 1 C rate). Credit: ACS, Nokami et al. Click to enlarge. Researchers from Kyoto University and Panasonic have developed a rechargeable Li-ion battery using a new organic cathode material that exhibits “remarkable” charge–disch...
Algae sounds like a goose that lays golden eggs.
UCSD/Sapphire team shows marine algae can be engineered to perform as well as fresh water algae to produce enzymes and biofuels; removing the constraint of fresh water
Researchers from UC San Diego and Sapphire Energy, Inc. have demonstrated for the first time that genetically engineered marine algae can be just as capable as fresh water algae in producing industrially relevant products such as enzymes or biofuels. The scientists engineered marine algae to ...
I saw a piece on the beeb website a few years back about a university team that was developing a trike with computer-controlled suspension and a rear-mounted H2 (I believe) ICE. This sounds perfect for such an app. I'll bet it would really fly.
Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet
Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. A team at the Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada has developed a prototype small-displacement (<250 cc), two-stroke, inli...
I'm seriously tempted. Obviously as demand grows for diesel fuel the number of vendors will increase. I just hope the engine is reliable. I once had a Checker cab with a GM deisel that broke down and dripped fuel oil onto 6th Avenue until the wrecker arrived.
Third-generation Golf BlueMotion concept lowers fuel consumption to 3.2 l/100 km (73.5 mpg US); on sale in summer 2013
The latest Golf BlueMotion. Click to enlarge. At the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, Volkswagen is unveiling a new Golf BlueMotion concept car. This Golf concept, powered by another new 1.6-liter TDI (turbodiesel) consumes 3.2 l/100 km (73.5 mpg US), equivalent to 85 gCO2/km. The 81 kW / ...
There is a sign-up on the website mentioned in this PR for a monthly drawing. Winners get a conversion kit!
Electric Bike Technologies and AllCell Technologies partner on Li-ion batteries for e-bike conversions
Electric Bike Technologies LLC (makers of the E-BikeKit electric bike conversion kit) and AllCell Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding jointly to promote and to sell lithium-ion batteries for use in electric bike conversions. A central objective of the partnership is to displace ...
I don't think $1000 or less is a through the roof price for a well-designed e-bike that may last for years and truly cannot be beaten for economy of operation. The main problem with "market acceptance" seems to be political, at least in New York.
http://www.animalnewyork.com/2012/new-york-city-accelerates-its-short-sighted-campaign-against-electric-bicycles/
Voltage Cycles and AllCell Technologies enter product development agreement for electric bikes
Voltage Cycles and AllCell Technologies entered into a product development partnership agreement to advance development of electronic propulsion systems for electric bikes. Voltage Cycles envisions the electric bike being a mainstream solution for personal transportation on the new road ahead...
Too bad E-bikes are illegal in New York. They should be allowed to be registered as mopeds w/ the DMV imo.
New Li-ion eBike batteries from AllCell
AllCell Technologies LLC launched two new standard li-ion electric bike batteries. The 48V batteries come in 15 and 20 Ah options. Protected by AllCell’s patented thermal management technology, the two batteries are small and lightweight despite their high capacity, weighing 10 and 13 pounds re...
I think energy type availability will define the dominant infrastructure for a given region. On the coasts where hydrolysis plants could cheaply produce H2, fuel cell technology could make it to market, and H2 could be exported. In the interior, ethanol/methanol could be a good source. But I think the key will be in a mix of technologies.
Mercedes-Benz eyeing introducing a sedan model hydrogen fuel cell vehicle around MY 2017
The 2011 F-Cell. Click to enlarge. Mercedes-Benz, which has begun leasing of the limited production B-Class F-Cell hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (earlier post) in California, is on track to roll out a MY 2015 next-generation B-Class F-Cell in much larger quantities for sale, and is considering...
I think it looks a little like a penguin.
I actually drove a Segway around a mall in Salt Lake City. It was a lot of fun.
Honda unveils UNI-CUB electric personal mobility device; evolution of the UX-3
the new UNI-CUB. Click to enlarge. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the new battery-electric UNI-CUB personal mobility device. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, UNI-CUB is designed to offer the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. R...
" For an operating frequency of 10 MHz, this corresponds to a transfer distance of 2 m."
There goes HF communications.
Stanford researchers designing magnetic resonance coupling system for wireless on-road dynamic charging of EVs
Simplified schematic of the wireless energy transfer system in free space. Yu et al. Click to enlarge. A Stanford University research team is designing a high-efficiency wireless charging system using magnetic resonance coupling (earlier post) to wirelessly transmit large electric currents ...
Assuming visible sunlight, which is apparently becoming rarer in Beijing, it seems like a 130 W solar panel would charge an e-bike in a few hours and last for years. The energy used per rider mile is on a scale so much smaller than an ICE powered vehicle.
New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet
A new study by researchers from the University of Tennessee, University of Minnesota, and Tsinghua University compares emissions (CO2, PM2.5, NOx, HC) and environmental health impacts (primary PM2.5) from the use of conventional vehicles (CVs) and electric vehicles (EVs)—including electric cars...
Finally I can make out some numbers in the graphic above.
International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050
National benefits of the CH4 plus BC measures versus the reference scenario. Circle areas are proportional to values for (A and B) climate change, (C and D) human health (values for population over age 30), and (E and F) agriculture. Source: Shindell et al. Click to enlarge. A study by an i...
A transformer gives up the ghost somewhere... The sound of EB's cherished notions re FCEVs biting the dust.
KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system
The KSPG-FEV two-cylinder range extender. Click to enlarge. Automotive supplier KSPG Automotive (formerly Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and FEV have jointly developed a concept for a compact, 30 kW range extender for battery-electric vehicles. KSPG is showcasing t...
Probably an uninformed question: Why not simply use FCEVs?
KSPG shows new compact two-cylinder range extender for EVs, variable valve system
The KSPG-FEV two-cylinder range extender. Click to enlarge. Automotive supplier KSPG Automotive (formerly Kolbenschmidt Pierburg), a subsidiary of Rheinmetall AG, and FEV have jointly developed a concept for a compact, 30 kW range extender for battery-electric vehicles. KSPG is showcasing t...
@ 15 cents/kWh, I am guessing a full charge cycle will cost under $5, putting energy operating cost on a level with years ago!
Tata Technologies displays eMO low-cost city EV engineering study at Detroit Show
The eMO study. The front seats are mounted atop the 18.4 kWh air-cooled battery pack. Click to enlarge. Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of th...
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