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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Online discussions convinced me, however, that this is the expected behavior when commanding a motor to maintain a fixed amperage in its windings (thus applying constant torque) while under little load. The speed controller is connected to the motor and battery in the usual fashion, with an automotive-type blade fuse in line for safety.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Online discussions convinced me, however, that this is the expected behavior when commanding a motor to maintain a fixed amperage in its windings (thus applying constant torque) while under little load. The speed controller is connected to the motor and battery in the usual fashion, with an automotive-type blade fuse in line for safety.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

Even before I could get into the walkway which connects the bus stations, I found a bus going to Hosur via Electronic City. Dinkar’s previous company had been providing a lot of consulting in the EV space, so he already has a good connect with component manufacturers. Wind Sailing at Mysuru! The ticket was a reasonable Rs.

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

You will be able to charge your car at home at night in three to eight hours, but never be in fear of “running out of juice” because a fast-charge opportunity will be available right around the corner at Starbucks, Safeway, Wal-Mart or your local shopping mall.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all. 2:54 PM Anonymous said. 5:53 PM Anonymous said.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If our country is going to spend money like a drunk sailor we should have spent it on building renewable energy power plants like Wind and Geothermal. Denmark did that with Wind Power and now most of their energy comes from wind rather than oil, natural gas, or coal. Why cant they just pull out the EV1 again? Call it the EV2?

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