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69748
There are more restrictions on getting passports than any time in the history of the US. Most US citizens can no longer get passports. So if they go to...
bocabikeguy
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Jan 1, 2008
2:13 pm
69749
I have not gone looking to see what e-motor kits are available to people in a few years and have only kept track of what e-motor systems that have vanished. ...
evsolutions
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Jan 1, 2008
3:58 pm
69750
Is Tim O'Brien from Powerpack Motors still converting BMC motors to external controlled? Is that what Easy Racers is using for their assisted Javelin with a...
andrsnj1
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Jan 1, 2008
5:55 pm
69751
Me thinks Brent Bolton of Eco-Speed is using a BMC Can Motor (same animal as Tim O'Brien (e-scooters) and Scott MacGregor (e-bikes) use) People get lost...
evsolutions
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Jan 1, 2008
7:31 pm
69752
I think from a marketing perspective - and who knows why - it seems the Bion-X has the top spot in people's heads as far as being a "Kit" solution. For some...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
7:58 pm
69753
This is so funny, I forgot "Wilderness Energy" yet again. Must be a mental block or something that I can remember obscure products like Palmer Industries and...
evsolutions
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Jan 1, 2008
8:38 pm
69754
Bion-X will succumb to LiFePO4, as will all the previous Lithium -Ion users (I predict). Even Tesla will fall eventually - simply because the chemistry makes...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
8:42 pm
69755
Perhaps but I'm expecting considerable anti-Lifepo4 fallout this Summer as the crap from China starts to fail and people will assume all Lifepo4 is a mistake....
evsolutions
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Jan 1, 2008
8:49 pm
69756
Possibly, but the cream will rise to the top. It always does. Don ... From: EVsolutions To: power-assist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 12:49...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
9:11 pm
69757
For someone that use e-assist as backup or not everyday, but may get a more regular use eventually, NiFe sounds interesting. Does anyone know how they perform...
B D
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Jan 1, 2008
9:24 pm
69758
Since I believe they are essentially Lead Acid - they probably suffer greatly @ lower temps. But I could be wrong ????? Don ... From: B D To:...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
9:28 pm
69759
Sorry, Bruno - NiFe is an "alkaline" battery more in line with Ni-Cad ???? I spoke too soon and was thinking of something else. Don ... From: B D To:...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
9:38 pm
69760
Hope this helps: Nickel Iron Batteries Characteristics This rechargeable battery was introduced in 1900 by Thomas Edison. It is a very robust battery which is...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
9:43 pm
69761
Bruno - This may better answer your question: http://www.hawkins.info/1993 The 180v nickel-iron (NiFe) battery pack consists of 30 Eagle-Picher 6v NIF-200 ...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
10:01 pm
69762
And people wonder why e bikes aren't more popular, this paranoic thread says it all, too many soldering fumes inhaled maybe? ... people can ... wealth or ... ...
wallstdr
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Jan 1, 2008
10:20 pm
69763
Paranoic involves delusions or irrational suspiciousness. There was none of that in this thread, the threat is real. Do you deny that the US has the highest...
bocabikeguy
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Jan 1, 2008
10:56 pm
69764
http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2007/09/dont-tase-me-br.html ... From: bocabikeguy To: power-assist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 2:56 PM ...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
11:05 pm
69765
Don; One other concern I have with the lifebatt lipo4 is regen. How can this be addressed? Do you have a solution? How will regen affect the packs? The cream...
bill wicksted
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Jan 1, 2008
11:33 pm
69766
They have good discharge rates in low temperatures and they don't freeze even discharged. B D <be_dal@...> wrote: For...
bill wicksted
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Jan 1, 2008
11:35 pm
69767
Not lead acid! Nickel Ferrite(iron) with potash as electrolite Don Harmon <formfactory@...> wrote: Since I believe they are...
bill wicksted
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Jan 1, 2008
11:37 pm
69768
See earlier post - they suffer in low temps. (NiFe). Don ... From: bill wicksted To: power-assist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 3:35 PM ...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
11:43 pm
69769
Some are usable after 60 years with a renewal of the electrolite (Potassium Hydroxide) potash. One retailer claims a life of 100 years. Perhaps too heavy for...
bill wicksted
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Jan 1, 2008
11:43 pm
69770
Read all my posts please before you reply! Don ... From: bill wicksted To: power-assist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 3:37 PM Subject: Re:...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
11:43 pm
69771
Regen is not a big deal. Same problem any battery chemistry has to work with. Why would the govt. stop all imports of LiFePO4 when they haven't stopped Li-Po...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
11:45 pm
69772
Perhaps of no use unless you are using a traction application - Good on Forklifts! Don ... From: bill wicksted To: power-assist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
Don Harmon
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Jan 1, 2008
11:46 pm
69773
They do suffer in lower temps but still deliver a charge unlike a lead acid. They do not freeze even discharged as do lead acid! Don Harmon...
bill wicksted
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Jan 1, 2008
11:58 pm
69774
So, what's your point ? They are heavy as hell, have low discharge, and even if they last 100 years how does that help their cause ???? Unless you are...
Don Harmon
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Jan 2, 2008
12:01 am
69775
Just the fact that road taxes don't get collected with e-vehicles as Ice does at pump. Good performance battery chemistry is a threat to the tax base when used...
bill wicksted
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Jan 2, 2008
12:04 am
69776
Or for solar or wind power storage for off grind users Don Harmon <formfactory@...> wrote: Perhaps of no use unless you are...
bill wicksted
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Jan 2, 2008
12:05 am
69777
Just answering bruno's question about the chemistry. Don Harmon <formfactory@...> wrote: So, what's your point ? They are...
bill wicksted
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Jan 2, 2008
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