LTLFTcomposite
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As for defeating the interlock, anyone know what happens if you plug in the charger *after* the Leaf is "turned on" ?
LTLFTcomposite said:As for defeating the interlock, anyone know what happens if you plug in the charger *after* the Leaf is "turned on" ?
So will a tow truck. Get you home, that is. While a true range extender might appeal to a person who wants to drive farther than 100 miles and does not mind much worse mileage and pollution than a conventional car, this little portable charger would take longer to get you home than it would take a tow truck to reach you. A better idea would be a folding bicycle in the trunk. Of course, if you know you need to go farther than the Leaf's range, you're better off driving a gas car, even if you have to rent one for the purpose. And for emergencies, a cell phone (or a CB or ham radio if you don't have cell coverage) will be much easier than a portable generator and its accompanying gas fumes.Ingineer said:Piss poor mileage, and it stinks too, but in a pinch it'll get you home!
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(http://www.evnut.com/rav_longranger.htm)
You'd probably get close to 40mpg and could have unlimited range!
-Phil
ahagge said:Ingineer said:![]()
(http://www.evnut.com/rav_longranger.htm)
You'd probably get close to 40mpg and could have unlimited range!
-Phil
I'm sure you're aware that this last item is not a "pusher" trailer, but what I've been advocating...a range-extending generator trailer. But I got shot down, so I'll drop back into the woodwork now...
nater said:Ingineer, did you say the EU2000 gives off gasoline odor in the car?
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Ingineer said:A pusher seems to make more sense, and is a much easier to implement. The interfacing and technical challenges of implementing a generator, not to mention keeping it clean/quiet are difficult. Even if you did a generator, the cheapest and most efficient (and cleanest) generator I can think of is a Prius transaxle, and if you are going to put one behind your Leaf, why not just let the mechanical part hit the road directly instead of incurring the double conversion loss and complexity of interfacing to the Leaf HV system?
-Phil
Herm said:One of these semi-portable diesel gensets would work out quite well, has 18 gallons of diesel built in.
http://www.auroragenerators.com/products/diesel-generators/10-kva-diesel-generator-enclosed
Then you would need a 10kw 220VAC to 380VDC (or something like that) constant voltage inverter, preferably with adjustable output .. you make a removable temporary plug harness for the connection to the Leaf's battery, like the Enginer kit but without a large battery pack in the back of your Prius. The genset can also be used to run your home during an emergency. Build a small trailer to fit the skid, 12" wheels are fine.
Rather than an ICE donar car, I'd rather carry an "auxiliary" pack . . . as though that's not already in the works.garygid said:TAnother Option:
If another (probably ICE) vehicle would be a willing "donor", an hour's "transfusion" using an inverter might be a reasonable solution.
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But, other than the problem of finding a willing donor vehicle to "suckle" from, toting the inverter is a lot cleaner than toting gasoline.
hill said:Rather than an ICE donar car, I'd rather carry an "auxiliary" pack . . . as though that's not already in the works.garygid said:TAnother Option:
If another (probably ICE) vehicle would be a willing "donor", an hour's "transfusion" using an inverter might be a reasonable solution.
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But, other than the problem of finding a willing donor vehicle to "suckle" from, toting the inverter is a lot cleaner than toting gasoline.
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Call me wacky daniel - I'm thinking "extra batteries" . . . an "auxilary pack" as it were. Think of it as your EV jerry can.daniel said:So will a tow truck. Get you home, that is. While a true range extender might appeal to a person who wants to drive farther than 100 miles and does not mind much worse mileage and pollution than a conventional car, this little portable charger would take longer to get you home than it would take a tow truck to reach you. A better idea would be a folding bicycle in the trunk. Of course, if you know you need to go farther than the Leaf's range, you're better off driving a gas car, even if you have to rent one for the purpose. And for emergencies, a cell phone (or a CB or ham radio if you don't have cell coverage) will be much easier than a portable generator and its accompanying gas fumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . snipIngineer said:Piss poor mileage, and it stinks too, but in a pinch it'll get you home!
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Ingineer said:It's not this simple:
1. You don't know for sure if you can just "tap in" and not set codes in the Leaf. (I think this is harder than you suspect!)
2. 10kW is not enough to sustain highway speeds, let alone sustain and recharge, I'd say a bare minimum is 15kW, and 20kW would be advisable.
3. Even at 10kW a charger/power supply in this range @ 400v is still not cheap or simple!
4. Even at 50mph (which is probably the most you can expect from 10kW), your mileage will likely be well below 20mpg.
A pusher is less complex, and avoids the conversion loss, and is already emissions legal to operate on the highways. (Gensets have abysmal emissions performance!)
It will likely be much quieter as well!
-Phil
Man - what would the WEIGHT be on a 400v ac/dc power supply. Our cisco 240V is over 200 pounds, so that'd likely be serious weight.Ingineer said:It's not this simple:
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2. 10kW is not enough to sustain highway speeds, let alone sustain and recharge, I'd say a bare minimum is 15kW, and 20kW would be advisable.
3. Even at 10kW a charger/power supply in this range @ 400v is still not cheap or simple!
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-Phil
hill said:Man - what would the WEIGHT be on a 400v ac/dc power supply. Our cisco 240V is over 200 pounds, so that'd likely be serious weight.
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