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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-19-2015, 01:29 PM
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Views: 1,104
Posted By fb_bf
Update on my electric MG Midget

I just thought I'd report on my Midget. I'm now over 13,000 miles of driving in the last 4 years. So far I've had only one real issue with a loose nut on the controller post. This caused arcing and...
Forum: Success Stories 12-06-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,872
Posted By fb_bf
Going electric is still expensive compared to gas...

Going electric is still expensive compared to gas savings. I doubt I'll ever be able to justify the upfront costs of the conversion with gas savings. Still, I have solar panels, and I'm able to drive...
Forum: Success Stories 12-04-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,872
Posted By fb_bf
10,000 Miles of Electric Driving

I just past 10,000 miles of electric driving. It took 3 years because I have a small commute, but I drive the midget almost every day. The car has required almost no maintenance during the 3 years. I...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-01-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,210
Posted By fb_bf
Checking Back In (update: MG Midget conversion with 5 year old Li Ion cells)

I wanted to check back into this forum so people new to the electric car scene realize that these cars do last for more than a year or so. My car is now 2 and half years old and still being driven...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-12-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,696
Posted By fb_bf
I agree with Ryland. Range isn't that big of a...

I agree with Ryland. Range isn't that big of a deal. The people that are discussing this stuff don't drive an EV or they wouldn't be worried. You simply find a different way to get where you're going...
Forum: Success Stories 02-14-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,288
Posted By fb_bf
One year of driving off my solar panels!

I just got my year end statement from my electric company, and despite driving 4,500 miles in my electric car I still banked 405 Kwh of electricity. I was worried that with my car now using...
Forum: Success Stories 07-14-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,809
Posted By fb_bf
Over 3,000 miles and no gas! (It's electric)

Well I've driven over 3,000 miles now, and no problems. I drive almost daily, and have gotten used to charging only after I arrive home with over 50 miles on the odometer. My BMS system makes it a...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-28-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,953
Posted By fb_bf
From what I understand, they can simply watch the...

From what I understand, they can simply watch the voltage of the pack and know it's time to pull over. If they have 38 cells and they want to stop when the batteries are at 2.75 volts, then they wait...
Forum: Success Stories 05-27-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,370
Posted By fb_bf
112 miles on a single charge

I thought I’d post this here since I consider my conversion of a ’77 MG Midget to electric a success. I have driven a midget for the last 35 years. 10 years ago I started thinking a midget would be a...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-24-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,754
Posted By fb_bf
I haven't heard of those cells either. The...

I haven't heard of those cells either. The supplier does show Sinopoly, and I know they are advertising 180AH cells at 12.7 lbs and basically the same form factor as the 160AH. My cells are the...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-23-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,754
Posted By fb_bf
Yes, that does sound very close. The weight will...

Yes, that does sound very close. The weight will show up in around town driving. My route energy use calculator showed my daily commute energy use would change by 3% for every 100 lbs added or...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-23-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,754
Posted By fb_bf
Well, your off to a very good start with that...

Well, your off to a very good start with that weight reduction effort. I have a converted MG Midget that you can see at www.electricmgmidget.com (http://www.electricmgmidget.com) that has a 112 mile...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-01-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,097
Posted By fb_bf
My attempt at an air dam (1977 MG Midget electric)

I built this air dam for my midget to see if I could improve it's range. I've been keeping data on my regular commutes, and specific runs at 50mph and 60 mph. It was easy to build, and I've added an...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-14-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,662
Posted By fb_bf
Electric MG Midget Conversion

I have just past 2,000 miles on my converted MG Midget. I've been working through some weight and drag reductions efforts, and it is starting to pay off. I just measured my full range (LiFePo4...
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