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by Thalass
Fri, 19 Feb 2016, 18:41
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: 4Springs' Brumby
Replies: 336
Views: 100410

4Springs' Brumby

Man, that is one fine working mans EV you have there.
by Thalass
Tue, 24 Feb 2015, 05:58
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: FIA Formula E Championship
Replies: 78
Views: 27598

FIA Formula E Championship

EV2Go wrote:...Charging the batteries is no more part of the event as putting fuel in the car, so I don't want to take the focus off the racing aspect.



I would argue that the pitstop, and the performance of the pit crew in that high pressure scenario, is a big part of motorsport.
by Thalass
Wed, 17 Sep 2014, 19:41
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: FIA Formula E Championship
Replies: 78
Views: 27598

FIA Formula E Championship

I loved the race! That was a hell of a crash at the end. I do agree, though, that the series needs more rawness. The car swap was not as terrible as I thought it would be, but I still think a more traditional pitstop with battery swap would be better. Maybe have the race long enough to require two s...
by Thalass
Tue, 24 Jun 2014, 23:46
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: Ian Hooper's Honda NSR150 conversion
Replies: 43
Views: 16532

Ian Hooper's Honda NSR150 conversion

Wow that's a mighty fine bike, Ian.
by Thalass
Sat, 14 Jun 2014, 08:18
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Tesla Motors goes "open source"
Replies: 10
Views: 2585

Tesla Motors goes "open source"

I think he wants everyone to use their "supercharger" standard. Which is not horrible, i guess.
by Thalass
Fri, 13 Jun 2014, 18:35
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Electric test car with aluminum-air battery takes
Replies: 4
Views: 1501

Electric test car with aluminum-air battery takes

It seems like it could be a good alternative to a small petrol engine with a generator for long trips. They claim the packs are being made in Quebec, where 90% of the electricity is made by hydro electric dams - so it would be the cleanest aluminium available, at least. Still hanging out for lithium...
by Thalass
Fri, 13 Jun 2014, 18:31
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Tesla Motors goes "open source"
Replies: 10
Views: 2585

Tesla Motors goes "open source"

Certainly sounds like a good move to me!
by Thalass
Tue, 10 Jun 2014, 05:57
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: 4Springs' Brumby
Replies: 336
Views: 100410

4Springs' Brumby

Wow those are great numbers on the lithium pack. I'm sure with their longer life and greater range you'll find they at least break even with the cost of buying several lead packs. I daresay they'll even be cheaper.

by Thalass
Fri, 21 Feb 2014, 19:51
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Rental car
Replies: 2
Views: 874

Rental car

Hey folks. It's been a while since i've been on here. This winter my family and i are going on holidays to Brisbane, and i figured it would be a great chance to drive an EV for a few days - assuming there was a company that would rent me one. Hertz claims to have a "green car fleet" but th...
by Thalass
Thu, 10 Jan 2013, 17:54
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: LAMs and EV Bikes
Replies: 19
Views: 3569

LAMs and EV Bikes

I received a letter from the DoT the other day, informing me that Western Australia is finally going to implement the LAMS system for RE class motorcycle licenses. Since this is based on power/weight ratio, rather than engine displacement as in the old system, how does this relate to EV bikes? An EV...
by Thalass
Wed, 27 Jun 2012, 10:41
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Wrx convert
Replies: 8
Views: 1538

Wrx convert

There was an imprezza (though not a wrx) in the album as an eleceokhana vehicle. It had two AC motors, which i always thought was a neat setup.
by Thalass
Fri, 01 Jun 2012, 06:57
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: 4Springs' Brumby
Replies: 336
Views: 100410

4Springs' Brumby

Congratulations!
by Thalass
Thu, 31 May 2012, 02:54
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Nissan LEAF Pre-Order
Replies: 65
Views: 10119

Nissan LEAF Pre-Order

I had three phase put into my house when it was built, where the plan was that i'd be driving an EV by now. :(
But at least it's there, ready to go for the future. As it is i probably won't need a three phase charger for my bike, even if i could fit one in there somewhere.
by Thalass
Thu, 31 May 2012, 00:00
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Best electric motorbike for L and P plater?
Replies: 17
Views: 4477

Best electric motorbike for L and P plater?

1Kw is far too low for a road bike. I'd like to use the ME1003 motor from Motenergy. Assuming i can find someone to sell one to me. And assuming i can ever find the money to do the conversion. It can do 23kW for one minute, and 11.5kW continuous. The engine in my GPX250 produces 27kW, iirc. So it's ...
by Thalass
Wed, 30 May 2012, 04:09
Forum: Members Machines
Topic: Ian Hooper's RX7 Conversion
Replies: 102
Views: 32841

Ian Hooper's RX7 Conversion

That is going to be one amazing car!
by Thalass
Wed, 30 May 2012, 04:04
Forum: AEVA WA Branch
Topic: Perth AEVA Scooter Day!
Replies: 1
Views: 1226

Perth AEVA Scooter Day!

Nice!
by Thalass
Wed, 30 May 2012, 02:34
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: Australian Grass Root EV Racing
Replies: 47
Views: 9765

Australian Grass Root EV Racing

On the subject of venues, it's a real shame Caversham Raceway was never really developed and will now become housing. That leaves Barbagello and Collie for track racing, right? I'm not actually sure, but it's a shame anyway. There could have been a racing circuit just down the road for me!
by Thalass
Wed, 30 May 2012, 02:31
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: Grass roots electric racing class
Replies: 10
Views: 1808

Grass roots electric racing class

I voted for "other" for the same reason Jones did. I would love to see electric motorcycles racing in Perth. When it comes to four wheels i'm torn evenly between karts, electrothon, open wheelers, and converted "touring cars". They all have their merits and shortcomings, but bike...
by Thalass
Tue, 29 May 2012, 19:12
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: FIA Formula E Championship
Replies: 78
Views: 27598

FIA Formula E Championship

Very interesting. The first pages make it sound like it could end up being a one-manufacturer competition, which has its merits but i don't think would be good for EVs or electric motorsport. I wonder if Tesla Motors know about this...
by Thalass
Tue, 29 May 2012, 06:23
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: Australian Grass Root EV Racing
Replies: 47
Views: 9765

Australian Grass Root EV Racing

Oh that is interesting. You'd have to have an enjoyable track for that. Driving for 12 hours in a circle wouldn't be fun!
by Thalass
Tue, 29 May 2012, 05:43
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: A MUST WATCH VIDEO - Tilting Trike Action
Replies: 11
Views: 2906

A MUST WATCH VIDEO - Tilting Trike Action

I have to agree about the looks and riding position, but by the gods this is how you advertise an electric vehicle! I kinda want one, despite the prototype look. Where were you when the EV1 was being "advertised"? haha I really hope this thing makes it to production. I was a bit skeptical ...
by Thalass
Tue, 29 May 2012, 04:19
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: Australian Grass Root EV Racing
Replies: 47
Views: 9765

Australian Grass Root EV Racing

Doesn't work for me, either. :(

When you say endurance, do you mean a 24 hour race? Or an electrokhana style count of laps completed using X kWh of energy?

by Thalass
Sat, 26 May 2012, 17:09
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: Australian Grass Root EV Racing
Replies: 47
Views: 9765

Australian Grass Root EV Racing

I like those lay-down karts! Very neat. I was reminded of this thread yesterday after seeing a go-kart for sale at a house down the road. $2k: Very tempting. Still need the bike first, though. *edit* I know people wouldn't take us seriously if the karts were like this, but man this is a great lookin...
by Thalass
Sat, 14 Apr 2012, 18:16
Forum: EV Racing
Topic: Australian Grass Root EV Racing
Replies: 47
Views: 9765

Australian Grass Root EV Racing

Karts sound pretty good to me. Not too expensive, you could do efficiency challenges as well as flat out racing, and they're accessible. If we want to go to something bigger then Formula Vee sounds pretty good. My neighbour races a HQ holden at Barbagallo, and there is an endless supply of fairly ch...
by Thalass
Mon, 12 Mar 2012, 03:11
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: New battery technology?
Replies: 20
Views: 4524

New battery technology?

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/new-e ... alve-cost/

It sounds interesting, but i guess we'll have to wait and see how it pans out. Anyone else heard about these?

I'm sure LiFePO4 will have to do for now haha