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General Efficiency Discussion
12-04-2012, 01:51 PM
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free/cheap beneficial to car eco mods actually worth doing
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6,456
Posted By
mcrews
1. coroplast doesnt 'catch fire'. 2. PLEASE...
1. coroplast doesnt 'catch fire'.
2. PLEASE answer the questions. Have you done an underbelly pan? Have you read the threads?
or do you just say stupid things without thinking?
Forum:
Fossil Fuel Free
11-24-2012, 11:54 PM
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I drove a Focus Electric today.
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4,057
Posted By
mechman600
If it really is only $5000 more for the Energi,...
If it really is only $5000 more for the Energi, that's a smoking deal, considering aftermarket PHEV kits are way more than that and do not have OEM backing.
I don't even think about the economic...
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Fossil Fuel Free
11-08-2012, 01:58 AM
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Electric assist bicycles
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5,436
Posted By
puddleglum
This was what I was getting at with my question...
This was what I was getting at with my question about gearing. If your motor is rated for 2500 rpm and you are pulling it down to 800-1100 rpm that seems like too much to me. I would think that more...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
11-07-2012, 09:05 PM
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Motors and Controllers; Why So Expensive
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7,133
Posted By
oil pan 4
The motors are typically designed just for that...
The motors are typically designed just for that vehicle.
The motor controlers are buit just for that motor.
Why not go DC for like 1/2 to 1/3 the cost?
There is a lot of off the self and a lot...
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Alternative Transportation
10-17-2012, 01:24 PM
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Request Help and Ideas for Improving my eBike
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4,290
Posted By
Ryland
Rolling Resistance | Schwalbe North America...
Rolling Resistance | Schwalbe North America (http://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/rolling_resistance)
Some info on low rolling resistance bicycle tires.
A number of companies now offer E-bike...
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
10-16-2012, 02:08 PM
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Request Help and Ideas for Improving my eBike
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4,290
Posted By
Ryland
higher end speed controllers step back the...
higher end speed controllers step back the throttle as they heat up to prevent damage to the controller cheaper controllers just shut down when they reach their limit, 500 watts at 24v is only...
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
10-15-2012, 12:58 PM
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Request Help and Ideas for Improving my eBike
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4,290
Posted By
Patrick
CG is Center of Gravity. Center of mass -...
CG is Center of Gravity. Center of mass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_of_mass#Center_of_gravity)
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
10-13-2012, 10:41 AM
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Request Help and Ideas for Improving my eBike
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4,290
Posted By
Ryland
On my E-bike I mounted the batteries on either...
On my E-bike I mounted the batteries on either side of the rear wheel and it worked out great! it also meant that I had a rear rack that I could use to haul cargo, as for your rear spoke breaking......
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Alternative Transportation
10-13-2012, 03:33 AM
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Request Help and Ideas for Improving my eBike
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4,290
Posted By
bikin' Ed
fairing
I was looking at the fairings from zzipper and I had some questions for you experts. The fairings remind me of a windblock fairing on an older motorcycle. I know they have some "roundness" to them...
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
10-12-2012, 02:29 AM
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Bicycle pics - post them up
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106,142
Posted By
BarelyAWake
Granted, I'm "cheating" w/an ebike... but I...
Granted, I'm "cheating" w/an ebike... but I figured I'd share some of this summer's scenery *shrug* :D
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn210/Serenity151/Mongo/th_IMG_1736_zps11d71b10.jpg...
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Alternative Transportation
10-12-2012, 01:55 AM
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Request Help and Ideas for Improving my eBike
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4,290
Posted By
BarelyAWake
I've had a number of gasbikes as well as the 48v...
I've had a number of gasbikes as well as the 48v 1000w hub drive ebike I currently use as a daily driver/commuter & generally speaking to achieve the "at least 35mph" (sustained) on a motorized...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
10-11-2012, 10:02 AM
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51
about to get real aero dynamic
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13,364
Posted By
Varn
Perhaps you might edit out your political...
Perhaps you might edit out your political comments. It's off topic.
Forum:
Hybrids
05-02-2012, 12:14 AM
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8
Enginer,Plug In Supply, or DIY PHEV
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6,587
Posted By
nimblemotors
The Plug-in mod for a Prius sounds really good,...
The Plug-in mod for a Prius sounds really good, until you find out all the real actual details and limitations and issues with them. I don't think they are worth it after I looked into them as...
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Fossil Fuel Free
03-01-2010, 10:51 AM
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Golf cart based electric motorcycle build.
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80,721
Posted By
captainslug
I'm doubtful that you can obtain a usable battery...
I'm doubtful that you can obtain a usable battery pack ALONE for that price that will be able to allow you to reach 60mph.
I was aiming for a $1,000 price point for a 35mph bike and it's now looking...
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