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Originally Posted by jray3
Thx Daox- I've searched but not found those posts by OrangeBoy. I asked this because I just traded for a good batch of T-875 batteries, but this 'mild PHEV' strategy might be much better suited for four Lithium cells. They would be fully charged at 16.8V, much kinder to the light bulbs, and when the alternator kicks on at 14.4V, they would be 95% discharged. That's a deeper cycle than I'd normally want to go, but that point in time could be chosen via cell capacity, and stopped sooner with a battery disconnect switch. I've still got a 3000 uF ultracap pack to run in parallel with the alternator and smooth out the loads. I'm trying to avoid the complexity shown in the failed People's Hybrid venture.
http://www.peopleshybrid.com/news.htm#feb_09 |
16.8?? A 5 cell LiFePO3 is that? Why not use a 4 cell that's nominal 13.2, max 14.4 like all the usual lithium drop in replacements?