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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

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I only need existing wiring for lights, horns, wipers, rear defroster, etc. For tachometer, I will be using a sensor ring on the second shaft end of the motor connected to a new instrument. Motor volts, amps, temperature will be showed on 2 inch round dials in the place of oil temp, 12V battery voltage, and fuel level.

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Bosch Passes 1M Mark for Start-Stop Systems

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Start-stop systems stop the combustion engine when the vehicle comes to a halt at a red light or in a traffic jam, starting it again automatically when the clutch is depressed and the vehicle is put back into gear. The system is rounded off by a crankshaft sensor, sensors on the pedals, and a deep-cycle resistant battery.

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Being a Pro Eco Recycler

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. -20 Deka Ungly 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000). 3 72 volt forklift motors (retail $1200). 43 used light fixtures to make into solar hot air collectors (Instructable). -15 Free sheets of 4 x 4 cedar plywood (?). -3 3 wood stoves. Clay to make a earthen oven. -3 braaking (retail $3000). Clean up after yourself.

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mostly finished-90%

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most deep cycle batts. t want to work, the brake lights are out (I trouble shot the system and discovered a faulty brake light switch), and I think that the truck needs and alignment, BUT, all of the major components, controller, motor, batteries, charger, connections, wiring, all are working coolly, and as designed.

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Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

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While moderate in terms of volume, the growth rate for NEVs will double that of the light-duty vehicle market during the same period, Pike notes. In Europe, NEVs are categorized as a quadricycle, but are limited to a 4 kW motor for light NEVs or 15 kW for heavier quadricycles. Motors are either DC or three-phase AC.

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Bosch reaches one million Start-Stop systems on the road

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Stefan Asenkerschbaumer, president of the Bosch Starter Motors and Generators division. Start-stop systems stop the engine when the vehicle comes to a halt, for example at a red light or in a traffic jam, starting it again automatically when the clutch is depressed and the vehicle is put back into gear.