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by jonescg
Today, 12:47
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.
Replies: 12
Views: 170

Re: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.

Can you imagine the screams if the road freight tax was used to fund a dedicated freight transport network that didn't use trucks to move freight interstate .... T1 Terry That's why I think it's essential that the RUC be used to fund maintenance, not new builds. New build rail, pedestrian and cycli...
by jonescg
Yesterday, 18:21
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.
Replies: 12
Views: 170

Re: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.

It's not perfect because it can't account for all the externalities, but it does a pretty close job. If the squealing is about EV drivers not paying their fair share to use the roads (despite the fact that general taxation currently, and will continue to) this approach surely addresses those concern...
by jonescg
Yesterday, 10:08
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Nearly there (fuel efficiency)
Replies: 35
Views: 644

Re: Nearly there (fuel efficiency)

I saw several options here without changing that exact decision. Dropping the dollar value of tax concessions where businesses buy expensive utes at lower tax, and the vehicles going up in price to increase the tax payable as well. The Senate negotiating further changes in the emissions standards. ...
by jonescg
Tue, 26 Mar 2024, 18:32
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Nearly there (fuel efficiency)
Replies: 35
Views: 644

Re: Nearly there (fuel efficiency)

Yeah, the problem is giving special treatment to a vehicle sector which also happens to be the nation's most popular, and growing. It won't be as effective now that car importers will focus on fat SUVs and dual cabs.
by jonescg
Tue, 26 Mar 2024, 09:57
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Nearly there (fuel efficiency)
Replies: 35
Views: 644

Re: Nearly there (fuel efficiency)

https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/bo ... 325-p5fewr

Yep, dual cab utes and giant SUVs get a free pass. Labor's jelly spine once again.
by jonescg
Sun, 24 Mar 2024, 07:49
Forum: BYD
Topic: The Seal surprises
Replies: 3
Views: 187

Re: The Seal surprises

Very nice. What's the highway consumption? 110 km/h with no AC? Or perhaps a gentle 23°C?
by jonescg
Sat, 23 Mar 2024, 11:39
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.
Replies: 12
Views: 170

Re: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.

So that's a no then?
by jonescg
Fri, 22 Mar 2024, 11:58
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: MotoE for 2024 - Interview with Roberto Cane
Replies: 8
Views: 396

Re: MotoE for 2024 - Interview with Roberto Cane

I see DHL is a major partner for MotoE now - wonder if we'll see it leave Europe's shores?
by jonescg
Wed, 20 Mar 2024, 12:43
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.
Replies: 12
Views: 170

Re: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.

For decades I’ve had a beef about the general public having to subsidise government rail infrastructure in order to provide a smarter way of moving massive containers over massive distances - because the trucking alternative lobby has had the general public fuel levy effectively subsidising the mot...
by jonescg
Wed, 20 Mar 2024, 12:41
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.
Replies: 12
Views: 170

Re: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.

8. The RUC would be set at 1c/ton-km initially, and increased annually until it reaches 4c/ton-km; You consistently misspelled tonne ;) Ideally, the rate would be written as x ¢/t·km, but since most people can't be bothered installing a unicode composer, x c/t.km would be acceptable. I'm not a fan ...
by jonescg
Tue, 19 Mar 2024, 21:50
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: Zivan NG3 has died. New charger needed!!
Replies: 6
Views: 77

Re: Zivan NG3 has died. New charger needed!!

Sure - https://onboard-charger.com/products/4t ... v-chargers
Looks like there's no liquid cooled options for the lower voltages?

Felix Li has been very helpful with technical support by email too.
by jonescg
Tue, 19 Mar 2024, 21:01
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: Zivan NG3 has died. New charger needed!!
Replies: 6
Views: 77

Re: Zivan NG3 has died. New charger needed!!

I highly recommend a new liquid cooled TC charger. They can even come with CC/CP control so they work with any public EVSE. $1000 landed, thereabouts. If you have the ZEVA BMS you can control the charger too, but if the CC/CP settings exceed the ZEVA settings, it will override the ZEVA CAN instructi...
by jonescg
Tue, 19 Mar 2024, 20:20
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Universal Road User Charge - Poll.
Replies: 12
Views: 170

Universal Road User Charge - Poll.

The AEVA has argued since at least about 2015, that a universal, federally collected, state-administered, mass X distance road user charge should be introduced when EVs make up more than 30% of the new vehicle market. Details of the policy are as follows: 1. The RUC is designed to charge road users ...
by jonescg
Tue, 19 Mar 2024, 13:58
Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
Topic: High Voltage / Low Current DC Fuses, what do you use?
Replies: 8
Views: 110

Re: High Voltage / Low Current DC Fuses, what do you use?

Successful fusing relies on appropriate cable sizing too. If the cable supplying the current isn't rated for the task, it will probably catch fire before it pops.
by jonescg
Mon, 18 Mar 2024, 17:38
Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
Topic: High Voltage / Low Current DC Fuses, what do you use?
Replies: 8
Views: 110

Re: High Voltage / Low Current DC Fuses, what do you use?

No, I'm using the Bussman holders, but the fuses are the same - 38 mm standards.
https://www.ficcorp.com/bussmann-bg3021sq-fuse-block/
by jonescg
Mon, 18 Mar 2024, 06:57
Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
Topic: High Voltage / Low Current DC Fuses, what do you use?
Replies: 8
Views: 110

Re: High Voltage / Low Current DC Fuses, what do you use?

So pack voltage then?
For 5 to 10 amps, the Midget 38 mm fuses are pretty good. With a Bussman fuse holder they're also fairly compact.
For light gauge wire on low impedance sources (like a balance wire on a battery) I wouldn't bother with a fuse. Just restrain them well.
by jonescg
Fri, 15 Mar 2024, 14:02
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: 2020 Ioniq 38 range test at 80,000 km
Replies: 14
Views: 693

Re: 2020 Ioniq 38 range test at 80,000 km

This vehicle is finally going to get a service, and a tyre change next week. I'll be putting another 500 km on it this weekend with a drive to Merredin. Won't get a wash though. The Michelin Eco Primacy has been an entirely satisfactory tyre, and to get 87,000 km from a set is really quite astoundin...
by jonescg
Fri, 15 Mar 2024, 12:41
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: Derek's 75 Fiat Spider
Replies: 46
Views: 7479

Re: Derek's 75 Fiat Spider

I did a laser-cut aluminium chill plate sandwich for the Prelude, and it was very cost effective. They wound up being 18 mm thick, but with the thermally conductive interface it was effectively 22 mm thick.
by jonescg
Thu, 14 Mar 2024, 19:55
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Study claim calculated discount to enable EV shift?
Replies: 7
Views: 134

Re: Study claim calculated discount to enable EV shift?

That that headline makes no sense. EVs are already about the same price as comparable ICE vehicles, maybe 10% more - and the operational savings are enough to push most over the line.
The best discount you can offer is to stop driving an ICE vehicle.
by jonescg
Sat, 09 Mar 2024, 18:39
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: jonescg's eCRX build thread
Replies: 64
Views: 23768

Re: jonescg's eCRX build thread

I drained the fuel tank and removed it, and decided to keep the fuel lines in tact for a future sale. That meant removing the whole dash... 20240309_171311.jpg I got there in the end. While I was there I pulled the ECU out, and a fair bit of the previous owners home wiring. 20240309_171339.jpg The h...
by jonescg
Fri, 08 Mar 2024, 20:01
Forum: Renewable Energy and Storage (Non-EV)
Topic: Weird Overnight Battery Discharge Axpert VM II Hybrid
Replies: 62
Views: 1040

Re: Weird Overnight Battery Discharge Axpert VM II Hybrid

These MPP Solar inverters are quite partial to a midnight snack. The 11 kW charger/inverter we have at TAFE comsumes about 1.6 kWh each night.
by jonescg
Thu, 07 Mar 2024, 20:32
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Forum Look and Feel
Replies: 5
Views: 96

Re: Forum Look and Feel

I think its fine. And there's no point trying to impress the people who'd never use the forum anyway.
by jonescg
Wed, 06 Mar 2024, 19:42
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Advice with EV conversion in Victoria
Replies: 5
Views: 188

Re: Advice with EV conversion in Victoria

I don't personally know any certifying engineers in Victoria, but I do recommend you get in touch with Doug Rolfe from the Geelong sub-branch: https://www.aeva.asn.au/geelong-subbranch-useful-info/ Generally you need to let the department of transport and licensing services you wish to modify your v...
by jonescg
Tue, 05 Mar 2024, 19:33
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: jonescg's eCRX build thread
Replies: 64
Views: 23768

Re: jonescg's eCRX build thread

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That's going to need a patch up...

Steering subframe will need some repairs.
by jonescg
Mon, 04 Mar 2024, 20:32
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: jonescg's eCRX build thread
Replies: 64
Views: 23768

Re: jonescg's eCRX build thread

The one day I needed to use the hoist, Perth had its signature March pole-top fire, causing a blackout which lasted till 2.30 pm. 20240304_124951.jpg 20240304_102214.jpg Fortunately Ian had some jacks and stands, so we got by. Ian is a friend through the Honda CRX community who knows every bolt on e...