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My little Suzuki Carry is back on the road, now with Lithium power. Headways have replaced the old Lead Acid and the difference is sensational. My EV grin is back Image
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Post by Electrocycle »

good stuff!

What's the range like?
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can we have a few more detail (old vs new)
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Post by woody »

Electrocycle wrote:What's the range like?


Estimate is 165km (from Mark's Facebook :-)
GRMarks wrote:can we have a few more detail (old vs new)
Old was 450kg of Trojans

New is 450 x Headway 40160S Cells in 45s10p (45 series, 10 parallel) for 144V, 160Ah which is half the weight, and probably good for 1600 amps / 160kW plus.

The Curtis limits it to 500A / 72 kW electrical though.

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The EV Album page:

http://evalbum.com/1608

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As I write, it's good for the "old" or "before" information. Hopefully soon, for the "new" or "after" information.
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On Saturday Ohmboy drove to Anthony's(121 conversion), saw Ian(Smart conversion), Geoff (numerous conversions) Anthony (Gasless dragster). Also saw Peter (Romagna) while getting a topup at Rouse Hill. Total distance 112 km, only issue is an overheating Curtis, ambient at 42 didn't help.
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Great to hear Mark. Good to see another Headway powered EV on the road!
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Just need that Soliton now!
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Saw it in action last night, I think it would give many a hot 4 banger a real scare in a traffic light grand prix.
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