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Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-13-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,145
Posted By samwichse
I understand that for capacitors in a series,...

I understand that for capacitors in a series, it's not as simple as that:

https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/direct-current/chpt-13/series-and-parallel-capacitors/
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-22-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,056
Views: 759,138
Posted By samwichse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJFxY7j9ZkY :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJFxY7j9ZkY :-)
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-18-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By samwichse
That's cool, I didn't know an EM person was...

That's cool, I didn't know an EM person was involved!
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-17-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By samwichse
Interesting video on LUCID Air aerodynamics/efficiency

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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-17-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 19,731
Posted By samwichse
To be clear, we got the plug-in hybrid model. It...

To be clear, we got the plug-in hybrid model. It takes gas when you're out of EV range. IIRC the vast majority were sold as PHEVs. There were a limited number of EV versions (terrible range for...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 05-03-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,703
Posted By samwichse
You could throw a 3 speed coaster brake hub on...

You could throw a 3 speed coaster brake hub on there for $66 US and make it much more practical and still look pretty much stock:...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-03-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 19,731
Posted By samwichse
Update: After trashing the looks of the car here,...

Update: After trashing the looks of the car here, we bought a used 2018 in white a few years later.

We went with it over the previous gen Prius plugin because:
a) PHEV range is much longer (48 vs...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-08-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 738
Posted By samwichse
Microlino (BMW Isetta retro EV)

https://youtu.be/uNp_M76wIws

An interesting little car, and if the efficiency claims are to believed, pretty cool. The video also gives a nice view of what a limited-production ev facility looks...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-09-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,107
Posted By samwichse
Why is absorption AC not used in cars?

It seems like ICE cars would be ideal for using an absorption AC system, given all the waste heat. But I've never heard of a single manufacturer using it. There must be some gotcha I'm missing.
...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-28-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 19,716
Posted By samwichse
$265k tho. Might as well be on Mars for me.

$265k tho. Might as well be on Mars for me.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-24-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,231
Posted By samwichse
Many sailboats are built balsa-core. Fiberglass...

Many sailboats are built balsa-core. Fiberglass over balsa sandwich. The one I sail on is almost 50 years old and built this way. You just have to take care of any cracks/water entry.

But if...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-26-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4,276
Views: 1,420,212
Posted By samwichse
Peter Rawlinson talking about the "vortex...

Peter Rawlinson talking about the "vortex induction" for the cooling systems that let them minimize the frontal area of the intakes on the Lucid Air. He shows the whole system taken apart so you can...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-02-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4,276
Views: 1,420,212
Posted By samwichse
No other info on it, but definitely giving me...

No other info on it, but definitely giving me that EV-1 rear vibe.

https://i.imgur.com/hHLSeL8.jpg
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 04-18-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,322
Posted By samwichse
This is actually a thing in Germany. The car is...

This is actually a thing in Germany. The car is modified and speed limited (45km/hr, I think?) and it's legal for a 16 year old to drive.

https://www.ellenator-gmbh.de/
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-17-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,605
Posted By samwichse
They still don't seem anywhere close to...

They still don't seem anywhere close to production, sadly. I really like all the right to repair stuff Steve talks about here, but are they going to be able to set up manufacturing, like ever?
...
Forum: The Lounge 04-11-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By samwichse
40 grit sandpaper. A quick hit with that and...

40 grit sandpaper.

A quick hit with that and you won't even be able to find the original scratch.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-11-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,605
Posted By samwichse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8rfvRnwFJw ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8rfvRnwFJw


So the "skin" cooling on the bottom of the vehicle will be an aluminum insert (3:30 in the video).
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-08-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,605
Posted By samwichse
You keep repeating that, but it was an ABS bug...

You keep repeating that, but it was an ABS bug that was fixed years ago.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/tesla-model-3-gets-cr-recommendation-after-braking-update/
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-16-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,235
Posted By samwichse
It's an engine-rich exhaust

It's an engine-rich exhaust
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-30-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By samwichse
Attention grabbing headline, but 100 miles at...

Attention grabbing headline, but 100 miles at <25mph is a bit different than 100 miles on modern roads and speeds.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-27-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,640
Posted By samwichse
There's basically no way to do it without...

There's basically no way to do it without rebuilding the car completely. It's not like a CR-Z. It was designed ground up a 2-seater. The foot well is taken up by the gas tank. There are structural...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-22-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,605
Posted By samwichse
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=31591&stc=1&d=1642877175

Interesting detail shot of the prototype skin cooling radiator setup.
Forum: The Lounge 01-20-2022, 12:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 832
Posted By samwichse
Wasn't this one of the cars in Back to the Future?

Wasn't this one of the cars in Back to the Future?
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-18-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,605
Posted By samwichse
It's not going to have a heat pump for heat, only...

It's not going to have a heat pump for heat, only resistive.

Yes, this makes no sense for a car designed for hyper-efficiency.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 01-09-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,485
Posted By samwichse
$10

$10
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