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GreenHornet · 04-30-2013, 06:51 PM

Hey guys,

Figured I would give a quick update on what I have been up to.

Basically I have been doing a lot of research on the electric component side of the system.

I have narrowed my electric traction motor down to only two options now.

Options:

#1. ME0913 = Electric Motorsport EV Parts

#2. ME1115 = Electric Motorsport EV Parts

The ME1115 is basically the new and improved version of the ME0913. It is priced at $1,250 and is roughly $430.00 more than the ME0913 which is around $820.00. I am not sure if I really need the new features that are on the ME1115. The new bidirectional fan it has would be nice for increased cooling but for an extra $430.00 I am still undecided. I could easily implement my own electric fan system for much less I believe.

The controller for these motors are the Sevcon Gen4 units. The specific controller I have decided to go with is the 72/80 550 at a cost of $1,195.00 = Electric Motorsport EV Parts

This will give me regen capability and a nice amount of boost amperage if need be for hill climbing and or freeway passing situations.

The DC-DC Converter I am thinking about is the Elcon 84-120VDC Input nominal 12VDC 30A Output this unit is $260.00. = Electric Motorsport EV Parts

The on board charger will most likely be the ElCon PFC2000+ Charger 2kW, 36-288VDC Output unit at a cost of $725.00. = Electric Motorsport EV Parts

The batteries are still undecided at this point. I really like the Lithium Iron hybrid supercapacitor batteries but the cost is high and I have some doubts honestly about there 5,000 cycle 80% DOD ratings. In theory they should have a longer lifetime than typical Lithium Iron batteries at 2,000-2,500 cycles with the integrated supercps, but I am not exactly sure if I want to be the guinnea pig and test them out for the added costs!

I will definitely be using a Luithium Iron battery system just not set on which brand yet. The BMS will most likely be the LIGOO system = LIGOO

This post gives you all a solid idea of the electric system i will be running and the direction I am going with it. I had originally thought I would get the diesel portion up and running first but after doing some research I think I will move forward with the electrical side. This will give me the advantage of understanding just how much electrical energy the car is using in various environments and situations which will better allow me to size the diesel range extender system! This will give me the ability to build a more efficient system based on the cars performances rather than going off of what I think will be enough.

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GreenHornet Master EcoModder Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 429 Thanks: 41 Thanked 108 Times in 68 Posts	Hey guys, Figured I would give a quick update on what I have been up to. Basically I have been doing a lot of research on the electric component side of the system. I have narrowed my electric traction motor down to only two options now. Options: #1. ME0913 = Electric Motorsport EV Parts #2. ME1115 = Electric Motorsport EV Parts The ME1115 is basically the new and improved version of the ME0913. It is priced at $1,250 and is roughly $430.00 more than the ME0913 which is around $820.00. I am not sure if I really need the new features that are on the ME1115. The new bidirectional fan it has would be nice for increased cooling but for an extra $430.00 I am still undecided. I could easily implement my own electric fan system for much less I believe. The controller for these motors are the Sevcon Gen4 units. The specific controller I have decided to go with is the 72/80 550 at a cost of $1,195.00 = Electric Motorsport EV Parts This will give me regen capability and a nice amount of boost amperage if need be for hill climbing and or freeway passing situations. The DC-DC Converter I am thinking about is the Elcon 84-120VDC Input nominal 12VDC 30A Output this unit is $260.00. = Electric Motorsport EV Parts The on board charger will most likely be the ElCon PFC2000+ Charger 2kW, 36-288VDC Output unit at a cost of $725.00. = Electric Motorsport EV Parts The batteries are still undecided at this point. I really like the Lithium Iron hybrid supercapacitor batteries but the cost is high and I have some doubts honestly about there 5,000 cycle 80% DOD ratings. In theory they should have a longer lifetime than typical Lithium Iron batteries at 2,000-2,500 cycles with the integrated supercps, but I am not exactly sure if I want to be the guinnea pig and test them out for the added costs! I will definitely be using a Luithium Iron battery system just not set on which brand yet. The BMS will most likely be the LIGOO system = LIGOO This post gives you all a solid idea of the electric system i will be running and the direction I am going with it. I had originally thought I would get the diesel portion up and running first but after doing some research I think I will move forward with the electrical side. This will give me the advantage of understanding just how much electrical energy the car is using in various environments and situations which will better allow me to size the diesel range extender system! This will give me the ability to build a more efficient system based on the cars performances rather than going off of what I think will be enough.