I tried it like this without the diode for a week or so and it worked great, but I found my charge light on the dash would flash on and off during EOC. I presume the voltage regulator in the alternator was cycling on and off but not sure. Anyway, I was concerned that I may damage something long term so I put the diode back in. Seems to be working well now.
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Originally Posted by teoman
This looks like a good solution.
If you can find junk batteries, one could use those to boost the range of your battery.
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I have a bunch of old laptop cells that I was going to use for a spare e-bike pack. I'm thinking I may cobble them together for the car instead when I need to pull this pack out to put back on the bike in the spring.
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Almost all my driving is done 1-5 miles at a time.
Best short trip: 2.4 l/100 km, 3.9 km