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Post by dain254 on Oct 18, 2018 15:45:19 GMT -5
I recently completed the final update to the Coze, which is my electric RT. It has gone through a few iterations with the powertrain and has now reached a configuration which I am happy with. For batteries I am using modules harvested from a Chevrolet Volt battery. The total amount of cells equals about exactly half of a full Chevrolet Volt battery. I have arranged the cells into a a paralleled configuration of two 24S packs since this is an easy way to extend my range and keep within the voltage requirements of my controller (96V). The total battery pack is 8kwh. The drive system consisting of a Motenergy ME1507 and Kelly 96601 inverter will put down about 40hp which doesn't seem like a lot but the vehicle only weighs about 700lbs so it moves along nicely. Acceleration is brisk and top speed I have seen 68mph. Total range depends largely on how you are driving, 40 miles is easy to achieve.  |
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Post by joesarasota on Oct 18, 2018 17:11:33 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum, it's nice to see more electric powered Reverse Trikes. Will look forward to seeing any detail pictures of your project!
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Post by dain254 on Oct 18, 2018 17:50:56 GMT -5
Sure, I will post a few under hood and in cockpit pictures - I may take it out this weekend and shoot some video as well. It looks like I can't add pictures on a mobile device so I will add them later.
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Post by liteway on Oct 18, 2018 22:20:04 GMT -5
Good to see you on this forum. I think many, like myself , will be more interested in electrics as time goes on. Its the next thing.
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Post by davej98002 on Oct 19, 2018 0:04:16 GMT -5
I'd make a wind up key for the back. Go to bike night, pull in and chat with some of the Harly riders, they are so easy to goat into a race, OH I meant a SIDE BY SIDE RIDE. 
After you get all your gear on and ready to ride, start the wind up key. I'd do electric but have the key removable so it will not get messed with when parked. Park, pull it out and slide a small door over the hole. Then as you are ready, put the key in but not connected, give it about 10 or more turns and push it down in place. Those suckers will not know what hit them when you go 0-50 so quietly...
But here is the idea using a wind up toy gearing. |
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Post by dain254 on Oct 19, 2018 10:19:40 GMT -5
Definitely an interesting idea making a simulated "winder". At this time to me the project is finished so I won't be doing anything more to the vehicle but general maintenance - I've got other things to build! Here is a shot of what it looks like underneath the hood. I'm not an expert on wiring but for the most part I tried to do everything as neatly as I could. The thin yellow wires are part of my battery management system - this is key in being able to use a lithium battery and not burn your house down. It balances the cell modules all the time and create a parallel connection between two banks of cells at the cell level - so the car, the charger, the rest of the system see it as a single 96V battery.  |
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Post by davej98002 on Oct 19, 2018 14:14:24 GMT -5
There are a lot of good books out there and many good web sites for doing electric vehcles.
You can get by with a cheap motor and batteries if your speed and range do not matter. But a good Battery Management System (BMS) and Motor Controller should not be overlooked due to cost.
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Post by mclark999 on May 9, 2019 17:02:20 GMT -5
What did you use for the donor for front suspension? Do you like the way it handles? |
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