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by mjcrow
Wed, 20 Oct 2021, 11:43
Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
Topic: My new LTO cell battery pack build
Replies: 12
Views: 1940

Re: My new LTO cell battery pack build

Hi Terry, Please make sure you read the "diary" pdf here https://www.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/18886/MR1547-Vehicle-Identity-Assessment-Fact-Sheet.pdf , there are identification requirements, vin numbers, invoices, etc for parts and also important information you need from the ...
by mjcrow
Tue, 19 Oct 2021, 21:32
Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
Topic: My new LTO cell battery pack build
Replies: 12
Views: 1940

Re: My new LTO cell battery pack build

Terry, that's good news, and I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but I don't know if you have dealt with a "repairable write-off" in SA recently, there are a bunch of very important hoops you must jump through now. The govt website https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/vehi...
by mjcrow
Sun, 25 Jul 2021, 11:19
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Tell SA-Best to vote down the EV Tax
Replies: 4
Views: 884

Re: Tell SA-Best to vote down the EV Tax

Thanks 4Springs
by mjcrow
Sat, 24 Jul 2021, 20:06
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Tell SA-Best to vote down the EV Tax
Replies: 4
Views: 884

Tell SA-Best to vote down the EV Tax

Hi, The SA EV tax will most likely be put to parliament next week. Labour and the Greens have said they will vote against it so the deciding votes will be the two members of the SA-Best party. If you can spare a minute to let them know that you think they should reject the bill you can email them vi...
by mjcrow
Tue, 29 Jun 2021, 11:56
Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
Topic: A123 battery module distributor in Aus?
Replies: 4
Views: 1164

Re: A123 battery module distributor in Aus?

You could try these guys in the USA, https://batteryhookup.com/ they sell new and used cells of all different chemistry (individual cells and packs) and they ship to OZ (but it isn't cheap).
by mjcrow
Tue, 22 Jun 2021, 13:20
Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
Topic: Thermal paste replacement interval
Replies: 17
Views: 2085

Re: Thermal paste replacement interval

I use Kryonaut https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/products/16-kryonaut-en on all my cpu and gpu applications, if you maintain the temp under 80°C it won't dry out. It is expensive but you don't use much. The company that makes it also make thermal pads in both electrically conductive and non-conduct...
by mjcrow
Sat, 17 Apr 2021, 00:48
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Electric Maserati
Replies: 11
Views: 3215

Re: Electric Maserati

Good to hear :D
by mjcrow
Sun, 07 Feb 2021, 19:11
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Electric Maserati
Replies: 11
Views: 3215

Re: Electric Maserati

Connecting in series will definitely help with torque as in parallel each motor is only seeing half the amps from the controller, (eg. if the controller is outputing 1000A, each motor is only seeing 500A) which affects torque. John fitted a switch to go between series and parallel half way down the ...
by mjcrow
Sun, 07 Feb 2021, 10:39
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Electric Maserati
Replies: 11
Views: 3215

Re: Electric Maserati

I'm not sure why 2 x 8" motors wouldn't give you enough torque. White Zombie ran dual 8" motors back in 2000 http://www.plasmaboyracing.com/zombie2000late.html , and wasn't short on torque (and was still running on crappy lead acid batteries but at twice the voltage you have) and destroyed...
by mjcrow
Tue, 10 Nov 2020, 19:12
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: SA govt to introduce road user tax for electric vehicles
Replies: 11
Views: 1368

Re: SA govt to introduce road user tax for electric vehicles

From the budget statement 2020-21 https://statebudget.sa.gov.au/budget-docs/2020-21_budget_statement.pdf p.10. In addition to the measures announced in the budget, the government is intending to introduce a road user charge for electric and zero emission vehicles. The user charge is expected to comm...
by mjcrow
Tue, 10 Nov 2020, 15:08
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: SA govt to introduce road user tax for electric vehicles
Replies: 11
Views: 1368

Re: SA govt to introduce road user tax for electric vehicles

It could well be cheaper to drive my hybrid than my ev, and there is no link between the revenue raised from petrol tax and funding for roads, it all goes to general revenue.
by mjcrow
Tue, 10 Nov 2020, 14:00
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: SA govt to introduce road user tax for electric vehicles
Replies: 11
Views: 1368

SA govt to introduce road user tax for electric vehicles

South Australian EV owners will be charged a road user tax from next year.
https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/elec ... 109-p56czk
by mjcrow
Wed, 18 Dec 2019, 14:17
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Importing salvage complete cars or parts fron the USA
Replies: 2
Views: 822

Re: Importing salvage complete cars or parts fron the USA

Whilst I haven't imported any ev parts or vehicles from the US for quite a few years (I worked for an importer many years ago), you could contact these guys https://www.hemi.com.au/ they are based in Adelaide, one of my current workmates uses them regularly for importing parts (they don't care if th...
by mjcrow
Sat, 07 Dec 2019, 18:24
Forum: Scooters, mopeds and electric toys
Topic: E-glide I-drive
Replies: 1
Views: 4033

Re: E-glide I-drive

I think the e-glide skateboards are brushed dc motors (are there 2 or 3 wires going to the motor?), there are plenty of ebay/aliexpress 36v 1000w controllers out there and I think the e-glide used a wired hand throttle(?), which makes it easier as any controller designed for brushed motor electric s...
by mjcrow
Sun, 21 Apr 2019, 19:04
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: EV feature on the 7:30 Report
Replies: 0
Views: 619

EV feature on the 7:30 Report

For those who missed it last week (Thursday 18/4/2019), the ABC 7:30 report did a story on EV's (Electric Future) featuring SA branch Chair Paul Koch.
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/7-30/seri ... 901H060S00 (The link will probably only work in Australia)
Regards
Michael
by mjcrow
Thu, 03 Jan 2019, 16:11
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Blade Mk VI Motor?
Replies: 3
Views: 5054

Re: Blade Mk VI Motor?

I thought that looked familiar, that would be my car, it's not from being for sale, but from my Shannons club garage page here https://www.shannons.com.au/club/enthusiasts/mjcrow/garage/2011-blade-electron-mk-vi/photos/ . Looks a bit different at the moment, the motor is out whilst a new coupler is ...
by mjcrow
Tue, 20 Nov 2018, 20:33
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: EV Importing, Urgent Help, advice or recommendations please
Replies: 7
Views: 1781

Re: EV Importing, Urgent Help, advice or recommendations please

I think Johnny has the right idea, customs agents know all the ins and outs. If however you are clutching at straws, there is allowance in the act for importing vehicles for the purpose of racing/support vehicles that cannot be registered or driven/ridden on the road. Web page here https://infrastru...
by mjcrow
Sat, 29 Sep 2018, 19:19
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Win a Trek e-Bike
Replies: 2
Views: 1055

Win a Trek e-Bike

Trek are giving away one of their e-bikes worth up to $4,999. Open to Australian residents only and closes December 11th 2018. No affiliation, just thought AEVA members might like to win one :D Enter here https://www.trekbikes.com/au/en_AU/win-an-e-bike/ Terms and conditions here https://emails.trek...
by mjcrow
Sat, 25 Aug 2018, 11:09
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: New Blade Electron owner
Replies: 25
Views: 8599

Re: New Blade Electron owner

Hi Tim, It sounds like there is a chance the tritium isn't getting the canbus messages. You said the fault led used to flash, is it now solid or not illuminated at all. The "flash" codes are:- Reporting of errors is primarily achieved by the red LED on the end of the Tritium Controller, wh...
by mjcrow
Sat, 18 Aug 2018, 15:29
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: New Blade Electron owner
Replies: 25
Views: 8599

Re: New Blade Electron owner

Hi Tim, Have you checked all the soldered connections that go on the back of the plug mounted to the side of the box? Soldered joints in an automotive application are always a problem, they should have used crimped connections. When was the last time you saw an OEM with soldered connections? There's...
by mjcrow
Wed, 15 Aug 2018, 18:30
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: New Blade Electron owner
Replies: 25
Views: 8599

Re: New Blade Electron owner

Hi Tim, I can't help out much with wiring diagrams, I would find them pretty helpful too. Most of the issues I am fighting in mine seem to centre around the connections to the tritium controller which acts as a "middle man" between the VCU/MCU and the BMS. It's in the stainless steel box a...
by mjcrow
Sun, 12 Aug 2018, 20:33
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: New Blade Electron owner
Replies: 25
Views: 8599

Re: New Blade Electron owner

Hi Tim, That is a such a bummer, all that work.... My Mk6 is proving to be a difficult beast as well, it does seem sometimes 2 steps forward and one step back. I don't know what you paid for the cells you used, and I don't know what capacity the original batteries in your pack still hold, but the 26...
by mjcrow
Mon, 21 May 2018, 08:09
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Royal Wedding EV
Replies: 4
Views: 1740

Royal Wedding EV

My wife pointed out that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drove to the wedding reception in a convertible E-type Jag that has been converted to electric drive https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/sta ... 8601410560
Very nice indeed :o
by mjcrow
Sat, 14 Apr 2018, 09:22
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Vacuum pump
Replies: 4
Views: 6810

Re: Vacuum pump

Hi Matt, mine has part number 11C15AUA03D25, manufactured by YT Stable Tech Corp, http://www.yutai.tw/English/product.html
It looks like they used an aftermarket unit.
by mjcrow
Mon, 01 Jan 2018, 21:41
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 20kW+ Motor wanted..
Replies: 5
Views: 1664

Re: 20kW+ Motor wanted..

Depending on the application, the electric rear motor in some Toyota/Lexus hybrids (part # Q211) is approximately 50kW peak, is air cooled and has an integrated differential. You should be able to buy one locally from a wrecker from a Lexus RX400h. Even if from a high mileage vehicle it should be in...