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Re: Fairbanks Prius Cold?

Michael Golub — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:51:15 GMT

Why do you idle the car?

Re: Fairbanks Prius Cold?

alec — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:21:48 GMT

Don, I spent about 3 weeks in Fairbanks last winter with my 2009 Prius. The car warms up pretty fast even in cold (-35) temperatures. I didnt have any problems

Fairbanks Prius Cold?

Don Ives — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:15:19 GMT

Does anyone have experience with the Prius in Fairbanks cold? Not so much concerned about mileage, but is it warm? How long does the heater take to warm up?

Re: calculating

Michael Golub — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:07:14 GMT

http://community.uaf.edu/~ffmig/force.htm This is what the php calculator is based on... ...

Re: calculating

Mike Willmon — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:54:37 GMT

Mike, For the most part I agree with this calculation. However, assuming all my assumptions are correct for the height and width for the Pinto. I think the

Re: calculating

Mike Willmon — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:47:44 GMT

The cells in those batteries, if unregulated on the discharge, will put out 150 amps. So 150 amps x 36V = 5400 watts. While 746 watts equals 1HP, the typical

Re: calculating

jrfgind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:40:01 GMT

Re: calculating

jrfgind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:25:45 GMT

... Hello mike need to correct from 60volts to 36volts, JR

Re: calculating

Michael Golub — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:38:06 GMT

try this: http://community.uaf.edu/~ffmig/power.php

calculating

JR Garcey — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:54 GMT

1 hp=746 watts- times- 400hp=298,400watts If my calucation is correct so far, how many 60volt batteries do I need? To acheive 400hp, thanks Mike 1 hp=746

Re: what power to choose?

jrfgind — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:23:20 GMT

Thanks for your response, the 36 v is affordable I would want at least as much hp as an medium size automoble 250 to 450 horses, Iam assuming the more powerful

Solar Charging Stations by Toyota

alternativeenergyneed — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:56:58 GMT

It seemed like it would only be a matter of time before Toyota would jump into the market of using renewable energy to charge a car

EV & Hybrid News: Cadillac Reportedly to Build Electric Car

usahiker — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:21:18 GMT

EV & Hybrid News: Cadillac Reportedly to Build Electric Car Cadillac Reportedly to Build Electric Car Nissan Takes Leaf Electric Car on Tour Why China Is An

FW: Electric Vehicle for Sale

Mike Willmon — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:31:17 GMT

I'm forwarding this from a fellow EV builder in Oregon trying to sell his Ranger conversion. He now lives too far from his wife's work to practically use it.

Re: what power to choose?

Mike Willmon — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:28:27 GMT

JR, you are trying to build a gas electric hybrid what? Something small or large? I've seen the DeWalt 36V LiFePO4 battery packs going for around $100 on