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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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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 Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion.

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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 Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion.

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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. Mudguards to be of light-weighted plastic. Start-up E-Trio in India.

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Closing up more loose ends.

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

One of the other 914 kit converters questioned why the accessory battery couldn't stay in the original tray, but I decided to remove it anyway and have the accessory battery up in the front trunk near the DC/DC converter. Just for grins, I also shorted out the two terminals on the lower terminal block tied to the rear lights and (voila!)

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Hyundai prices 2018 Ioniq PHEV starting at $24,950; 29 miles all-electric range

Green Car Congress

In addition, the lead-acid auxiliary 12V battery found in competitors’ hybrid models has been omitted for the Ioniq Hybrid, resulting in an approximate 26-pound reduction in weight. Ioniq’s light-yet-rigid body is the result of advanced design, construction methods and materials. Active and passive safety features. ChargePoint.

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