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Measuring State-of-Charge on Lead Acid Batteries

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Since I'm still waiting on parts from ElectroAuto, I decided to take the plunge and do some extensive research on Lead-Acid battery technology. The 914 AC kit uses 8V golf cart batteries and I'm wondering if different batteries like Hawkers or Optima Yellow-Top batteries would be better.

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Navigant forecasts modest global annual sales growth of e-bicycles, reaching 40.3M units in 2023

Green Car Congress

Among other trends, combined throttle-control and pedal-assist models; electric cargo bicycles (e-cargo bikes); all-in-one retrofit kits and wheels; 3D-printed bicycles; and the use of e-bicycles in police patrol and various security industries have all contributed to a growing market with strong potential.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

Setec Powerr

The Simple Installation Process For small solar setups oriented towards sheds, DIY installation kits can streamline the process: – Position the Panel: Orient the solar panels to maximize sun exposure based on your hemisphere. . – Thin-Film: The most flexible solar panel option, but has marginally reduced efficiency levels.

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

I’d done a conversion with lead acid batteries in 1982 on a 1971 VW Beetle,” Garver continued. “My I had to build a controller from a kit,” continued Garver, who was a member of the Electric Auto Association at that time. “These are guys who were doing solar back in the Eighties.” “I’d

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

I’d done a conversion with lead acid batteries in 1982 on a 1971 VW Beetle,” Garver continued. “My I had to build a controller from a kit,” continued Garver, who was a member of the Electric Auto Association at that time. “These are guys who were doing solar back in the Eighties.” “I’d

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Freescale introduces intelligent sensor for automotive lead-acid battery monitoring; addressing increasing electrical loads and stop-start

Green Car Congress

Freescale Semiconductor introduced the MM912J637 intelligent battery sensor (IBS), which accurately measures the voltage, current and temperature of lead-acid batteries and calculates the battery state, all while operating in harsh automotive conditions. Evaluation kits and software tools are available now.

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

Electric Vehicles India

Many governments are adopting electric vehicles in India, some start-ups are coming with retro fitment kits for Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The usage of these kits can be done for deregistered vehicles or currently used vehicles. Start-up E-Trio in India. This will be more economical for consumers than buying a new one.

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