Battery Vehicle Society

I was considering some possibilities for an ICE conversion to EV / hybrid and would like to ask peoples thoughts on this:- I was thinking of converting a Renault Extra small van (cos' that's what I've got). I also want to do it as cheaply as posible. What's the best strategy for 'designing' a conver...

OK, I'll do my best - for info I live on a boat. 1/ probably edf (via marina) 2/ standard rate 3/ 0* *fridge runs ~15-25Ah/day off 12v battery depending on ambient temp = 0.18-0.3kwh if my calculation is correct. if it's sunny the solar panel matches this; if not it comes via the charger (I plug in ...

These may be a good upgrade option for lead acid systems (if / when they become available):- "The results are encouraging: The UltraBattery had a life cycle at least four times longer than conventional battery systems while producing some 50 percent more power. It also promises to be about 70-p...

Ah, that'll be me then; and I've already joined

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be the winning bidder...

Ummm... will I have to change my name to The Green Machine if I win??

mab

Hi,

I was thinking of taking an electric vehicle overseas, but am aware that lead acid batteries don't like it too cold.

Does anyone know how cold would a winter has to get to cause proplems?

cheers
mab