tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33116404628072832942024-03-17T09:23:04.174-07:00Adventures in EV LandFred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-27269719683093208772024-03-17T09:22:00.000-07:002024-03-17T09:22:14.106-07:00Transformation<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">The eBugeye "Sunshine" its looking good! Robert Juarez sent this photo of the finished rear bodywork and it's better than new.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhA2qwdesc-orBKPOz3y_Sooafgp_jyFY8gZsqkRumbaYvS79NO5qoeMc32u20mmP-UmZJyZ2Ovv22bHavucFbubom0WoFgeoiTtVSpv-HfPg_serzbODjvx2NIph5bdP7TevT9HElNdV9tCLEj90ZzaEnbS1pBT4ZyHGQqC7IdjefskSXQsJApfkWH3LsU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhA2qwdesc-orBKPOz3y_Sooafgp_jyFY8gZsqkRumbaYvS79NO5qoeMc32u20mmP-UmZJyZ2Ovv22bHavucFbubom0WoFgeoiTtVSpv-HfPg_serzbODjvx2NIph5bdP7TevT9HElNdV9tCLEj90ZzaEnbS1pBT4ZyHGQqC7IdjefskSXQsJApfkWH3LsU=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Next step is fabricating the rear battery box, then rewiring everything. Here are some of the steps along the way:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQ3eCi-4IEC9piqouG7qD0_xISzE1oDOZycE03dyPYd7VZGv1D1ihbfubZ55aoqTvTsM2gE4wcAqNAcgKkuLA2iaJMYOTizsO2Amzpbjwf9F4VD8f2macNhml6D41rvvtjKhlojAzR_BGLw3fQeRd3htLzpUQ2-4yikkC1zC9T8JvlHicH_yPvU1O91Vc3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQ3eCi-4IEC9piqouG7qD0_xISzE1oDOZycE03dyPYd7VZGv1D1ihbfubZ55aoqTvTsM2gE4wcAqNAcgKkuLA2iaJMYOTizsO2Amzpbjwf9F4VD8f2macNhml6D41rvvtjKhlojAzR_BGLw3fQeRd3htLzpUQ2-4yikkC1zC9T8JvlHicH_yPvU1O91Vc3=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqZ7McsAD5zkyry691VgzyV7n0bjLihsJ5ESap46DWDhUZD6FO5Xyk1I5qaYwSNkl80yB9Cup9YAHX73DAAEpJGzKpe-omFF3yPKRw6hc-rgta3vEH_Jj_-RdeEPl6aLIWLRYbMqnGH92Fy-gBOxWZCcr2Ta82DInqAxImP4450g_gm8msQdbJwoNZNNte" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqZ7McsAD5zkyry691VgzyV7n0bjLihsJ5ESap46DWDhUZD6FO5Xyk1I5qaYwSNkl80yB9Cup9YAHX73DAAEpJGzKpe-omFF3yPKRw6hc-rgta3vEH_Jj_-RdeEPl6aLIWLRYbMqnGH92Fy-gBOxWZCcr2Ta82DInqAxImP4450g_gm8msQdbJwoNZNNte=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP1niL2Z2b8If8iZioVItFlxyc7PrrJcbSXolQ3bYI1TfQlblXEtnXaXOGRw0TuuzILex9YO8HqSnkavnTbWXGLXi9TYV8fLvd7WOpbwacVcIFhLrc2Gbnz1M1egB6xh2BFQdde5YXP7rDZIVvq99NGTmukmkXT0Jx-9XOQoFdLmc76gcOrzob-ry6265j" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP1niL2Z2b8If8iZioVItFlxyc7PrrJcbSXolQ3bYI1TfQlblXEtnXaXOGRw0TuuzILex9YO8HqSnkavnTbWXGLXi9TYV8fLvd7WOpbwacVcIFhLrc2Gbnz1M1egB6xh2BFQdde5YXP7rDZIVvq99NGTmukmkXT0Jx-9XOQoFdLmc76gcOrzob-ry6265j=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /></span><p></p>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-45370475440295947432024-02-23T14:39:00.000-08:002024-02-23T15:01:00.312-08:00In the Paint Booth<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38iOU1q8OyzIyZL-rM0UqIhqGkA4XZdAiuk54AUGor3m9BKv5HuDc_fN6G5Iiw9sGae793BUu3qmmAWMipETiMjE31zzb7e4uHvk09L4FGqcn9Pkeq6bVIsUH06B5d5UIaUVcfIOHfiLBlfDigjDWOPDW16M6nHCAKlEwFemyQasFE_sDPMZMVbubec7b/s960/428667279_3598757303774050_5167394773038957128_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38iOU1q8OyzIyZL-rM0UqIhqGkA4XZdAiuk54AUGor3m9BKv5HuDc_fN6G5Iiw9sGae793BUu3qmmAWMipETiMjE31zzb7e4uHvk09L4FGqcn9Pkeq6bVIsUH06B5d5UIaUVcfIOHfiLBlfDigjDWOPDW16M6nHCAKlEwFemyQasFE_sDPMZMVbubec7b/w300-h400/428667279_3598757303774050_5167394773038957128_n.jpg" width="300" /></a><p style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Robert Juarez of Pro Automotive reports that the body work and paint is all done - smooth and shiny again! </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Next step is to fabricate the new battery box that will lift into place in the boot floor. I'm adding four battery cells to bring it up to 48 cells total - balanced between 24 front and 24 rear. That gives us a nominal 15.4 kWh capacity which should be good for ~75 mile range. </span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Of course there's plenty of detail reassembly yet to be done - lights, plate, filler cap, and all the internal electrical connections, but there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel. And with the shiny yellow paint I think we'll christen this little car Sunshine!</span></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><p style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSmblosuL1ALDMOQYQVTUV_TsP1CgeY_SkXObDEnu43T4-sGsXUWzJFVkcI-pBh7rbhy_qQfSrXwEOsLpfq_89ZHdeuhYg5KyoLJ37TiQrgalFfX4Ke-98CNQdoxxwviikItsxf99VRlOaBZONkwgAjWXHjuKpYN5VUoAFRzF6pr5OLZTpZFaMSZsWOheK=w300-h400" width="300" /></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In other news, all the healing time and physical therapy is starting to pay off. I'm now getting around without assist devices, walker or cane. Still slow and a bit painful but nowhere near what it was.</span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thankful to Robert for his great craftsmanship getting my little car back in shape. Also to Dr. Jim Fernandez and Sonja </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wanninger of Austin Sports Medicine </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">for the treatment and patient physical therapy program getting me back in shape. Sunshine and I should both be back on the road in time to enjoy springtime rides.</span></div><div class="separator"><p style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSmblosuL1ALDMOQYQVTUV_TsP1CgeY_SkXObDEnu43T4-sGsXUWzJFVkcI-pBh7rbhy_qQfSrXwEOsLpfq_89ZHdeuhYg5KyoLJ37TiQrgalFfX4Ke-98CNQdoxxwviikItsxf99VRlOaBZONkwgAjWXHjuKpYN5VUoAFRzF6pr5OLZTpZFaMSZsWOheK" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><p></p>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-64392030217092813742024-02-01T13:13:00.000-08:002024-02-02T08:16:26.228-08:00Thinning the Fleet<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The time has come to let the Porsche and the MG move on to new owners. I'm out of garage space (truthfully have been for some time now) and since my <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2023/09/evccon-2023.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">back injury</a> have been unable to enjoy the garage time that I used to.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1AdSiWrJ8fx0jhg9TPcocytJZg0e5s2Jbl10CsSJKGCeSQgKQlTOiCKK3EnF5QZfGSyHx_U9HragWsPPQ0ySz8hLTOKtvchfGlfh74AV1qo1fCGw6Qr63731dtiH8JuxfxI0fVvhRVcbP1BZ9_ENzuuBktxmg-rVSL8k6CLHbNwZVZJli22zZdV9wWHGn" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1AdSiWrJ8fx0jhg9TPcocytJZg0e5s2Jbl10CsSJKGCeSQgKQlTOiCKK3EnF5QZfGSyHx_U9HragWsPPQ0ySz8hLTOKtvchfGlfh74AV1qo1fCGw6Qr63731dtiH8JuxfxI0fVvhRVcbP1BZ9_ENzuuBktxmg-rVSL8k6CLHbNwZVZJli22zZdV9wWHGn=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2024/01/bugeye-progress.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBugeye repair</a> is nearing completion so it will be coming home soon. The new Tesla is occupying its share of the space and the wife would love to have her Prius back under cover as well. That means it's time for a clearance sale!</div></span></span></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1988 Porsche 924S EV</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">$29,995</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiee6EszNhxiqRUDx5Hcrm1Dm8AzEPIhoCL6YXJE2UKURW2R4g2ywVJsYFWx-Fp-DPtyxH19Tm0CrL3BdFJ_9XlOkbkL8iUva6zf8tjQ-_FXDaaWIExLJcGApd3ZMkX2KUSrXs7y3tjxakipXnKXQAwUVydZHXuxcJS0rsiPbBWOpIY_DacQhHLPniBZKNv" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiee6EszNhxiqRUDx5Hcrm1Dm8AzEPIhoCL6YXJE2UKURW2R4g2ywVJsYFWx-Fp-DPtyxH19Tm0CrL3BdFJ_9XlOkbkL8iUva6zf8tjQ-_FXDaaWIExLJcGApd3ZMkX2KUSrXs7y3tjxakipXnKXQAwUVydZHXuxcJS0rsiPbBWOpIY_DacQhHLPniBZKNv=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PorschEV at the Drive Seniors Charity car show<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd3m9qqIxECJ_x-ZpL1xz3paVssUfsqMIV25Fb36md49ZNak55sdd6afVwYhc_C3p_1jjWOiA2Kh3x8PPk2Ohvw7ty4QQZZhST8weT747wyQbuF-IEw-bEsakWPFf7dYD_KSpIH3WxGyNdm6ZMMLg6_CJkjXJ_d-_nH80WtLBksJ8Sl2sTH_HqWDFrJe5p" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd3m9qqIxECJ_x-ZpL1xz3paVssUfsqMIV25Fb36md49ZNak55sdd6afVwYhc_C3p_1jjWOiA2Kh3x8PPk2Ohvw7ty4QQZZhST8weT747wyQbuF-IEw-bEsakWPFf7dYD_KSpIH3WxGyNdm6ZMMLg6_CJkjXJ_d-_nH80WtLBksJ8Sl2sTH_HqWDFrJe5p=w693-h390" width="693" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Project Build Blog: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://porscheev.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://porscheev.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ongoing Development Blog: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Overview Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/Uty46DF96WQ?si=IA6YzPw0_5gEm5g7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Uty46DF96WQ?si=IA6YzPw0_5gEm5g7</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpDH4hSDIfbM9Cca0BXujt1fSBjdotCXxs42PXvvr1ZS27k4Yiexs9T4ArjAWJJsMAmHHAV3maZBCs1OAup7eyG3k5_w3gh_RU2wf-KdKwdcpkIBEw9YYRF8h1Snyt1CBLfWOQRvGG43jL-55DJRmnmKmuYH-QUpS-qTsvkmmvuhs_db9Ih6TgH9Z8IqDL" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpDH4hSDIfbM9Cca0BXujt1fSBjdotCXxs42PXvvr1ZS27k4Yiexs9T4ArjAWJJsMAmHHAV3maZBCs1OAup7eyG3k5_w3gh_RU2wf-KdKwdcpkIBEw9YYRF8h1Snyt1CBLfWOQRvGG43jL-55DJRmnmKmuYH-QUpS-qTsvkmmvuhs_db9Ih6TgH9Z8IqDL=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div>Built from a solid rust-free Texas donor, this Porsche is well sorted and runs great! It's nicely appointed with fresh <a href="https://www.wetokole.com/?pk_campaign=GAds-General&pk_kwd=custom%20seat%20cover&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVnNnH8A6TUTVxsML0ZCJUimp6WM4nQJtKotCZRBipCuqfg0fECbC2kaAhsvEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wet Okole</a> heated seat covers and is very comfortable.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Range is around 50 miles with the current battery pack. I generally drive it in fourth gear (direct drive) and performance is excellent. If you want "Ludicrous Mode", start in second gear for thrills. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tires and all running gear are excellent. It has power brakes, power steering, electric window lifts, air conditioning, and Bluetooth AM/FM radio with hands-free phone support.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This Porsche EV has served me well as a reliable daily driver and exhibits well at Car Shows.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1952 MG TD Replica</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">$24,995 finished with fresh battery pack</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">$19,995 with all parts for completion</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Allow me to explain: I was in the process of installing New Old Stock Better Place (Nissan) batteries when my back was injured and I have been unable to complete the job. All parts are included - battery pack, BMS, Charger, Charge Controller, and custom copper bus bars. If you're patient, I will finish it when I am physically able. If you'd like a straight forward project, then this is for you! Dare I say it would be easy to retrofit a VW motor if that's what you'd prefer.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhofhd9sLQ1pwSx2ykJipZORwNsUBv1oBVTKJ3TLzHpcJPfRM_RKmlqr-QEjppscNMeOzi5EA9Z7X_1p-pBYeMGmoMqruHxV0ddV7Ty6ofpSOCT4astdiP2DdJTiHhNJHD5eEmdMtm7-EWTDJ3vpThFTJJLheMs4rcBmqbkVau0FLQtvVbzNGniqeO-fOtI" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhofhd9sLQ1pwSx2ykJipZORwNsUBv1oBVTKJ3TLzHpcJPfRM_RKmlqr-QEjppscNMeOzi5EA9Z7X_1p-pBYeMGmoMqruHxV0ddV7Ty6ofpSOCT4astdiP2DdJTiHhNJHD5eEmdMtm7-EWTDJ3vpThFTJJLheMs4rcBmqbkVau0FLQtvVbzNGniqeO-fOtI=w710-h400" width="710" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Project Build Blog: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://evtd.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://evtd.blogspot.com/</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ongoing Development Blog: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/</a></span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Overview Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/Uty46DF96WQ?si=IA6YzPw0_5gEm5g7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Uty46DF96WQ?si=IA6YzPw0_5gEm5g7</a></span></div><div><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span><br /><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwqUliTVkq3gORgn8-4PRAHhm2g5exfoD0KKmd6d6mQcPCT0j2LqStWkTriYCZDj72FEkaGsyz0o6dm70hdhQ7y24BlQwU9XF9tfDJCHExUZJmKdlsL88VuXk2P2uZyxmJzhRYP9X_3Jtz1sQdrcYGetiXkIb8fv8F5pngj9TTgkfd1vouChcme1EzGdqB" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwqUliTVkq3gORgn8-4PRAHhm2g5exfoD0KKmd6d6mQcPCT0j2LqStWkTriYCZDj72FEkaGsyz0o6dm70hdhQ7y24BlQwU9XF9tfDJCHExUZJmKdlsL88VuXk2P2uZyxmJzhRYP9X_3Jtz1sQdrcYGetiXkIb8fv8F5pngj9TTgkfd1vouChcme1EzGdqB=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div></span><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is a high quality fiberglass replica of an early 1950's MG TD built on a 1974 VW Beetle chassis. Every moving part has been replaced as well as the floorboards. The paint and interior are stunning! It's literally a brand new vehicle.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I anticipate around 50 miles of range with the new battery pack, perfect for around town use. A custom tow bar is included if you'd like to take it to destinations that are out of range. The MG TD charges from standard J1772 public or private charging stations.</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's great fun to drive and quite sporty. It gets attention at stop lights and is a hit at Car Shows.</span><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Please contact me at fred.behning@gmail.com or text (512) 689-3595 if you are interested in either or both. I'll be happy to provide additional photos or other information.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXrSXmWM8RoCw8pELFxSDI6hbxe3ayL0YOqA_YEzNUo5GrmYcbb-_SlUODA101NsM1tIELpwReQ5STK3OhRWR36Lw-wybDfOjGGa-vIVDkat4_2Gmx3ZWdqc_OCSvvKqr1AbE4-7uV4S0Rpy-rBe6CV0l8bk0oSuYv43lelJ89GlYgg6uVmqkm7HfUgZPP" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXrSXmWM8RoCw8pELFxSDI6hbxe3ayL0YOqA_YEzNUo5GrmYcbb-_SlUODA101NsM1tIELpwReQ5STK3OhRWR36Lw-wybDfOjGGa-vIVDkat4_2Gmx3ZWdqc_OCSvvKqr1AbE4-7uV4S0Rpy-rBe6CV0l8bk0oSuYv43lelJ89GlYgg6uVmqkm7HfUgZPP=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PorschEV and evTD on display at the Fully Charged Live event</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><p></p></div>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-89519338017861200642024-01-18T06:16:00.000-08:002024-01-18T06:53:37.707-08:00Bugeye Progress!<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Facebook post from my friend Robert Juarez:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBuXu02Rp8ytFxU5-rQXFST2QE_byJDeg1ImJUP5x6ew9xdd4W68as634GrnBA4ze42n8urJ602Zfe-xT1FBC85MiqtLrYaCwg50YkL6-6ricZvcZNkPkRlcLx4q8vucqfH_ABtrf9xqxgOk8LyaQJUUjtC0D8MgSHXSy2ji_3NQWyC9CsLO2UBSOWl_6u" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1836" data-original-width="1566" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBuXu02Rp8ytFxU5-rQXFST2QE_byJDeg1ImJUP5x6ew9xdd4W68as634GrnBA4ze42n8urJ602Zfe-xT1FBC85MiqtLrYaCwg50YkL6-6ricZvcZNkPkRlcLx4q8vucqfH_ABtrf9xqxgOk8LyaQJUUjtC0D8MgSHXSy2ji_3NQWyC9CsLO2UBSOWl_6u=w546-h640" width="546" /></a></div><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Robert is a true artist in metal! Nobody does it better, and the Bugeye's backside will certainly be cured long before mine is. 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2Qy85xA1pD_LkILhLgnoBOCsOAWIomrOr5exr6iAF_uV2VbEZ7Mi4ldjJ4uOpOkamHhTT6LFsKrAv-6Uu93nk9fZLz0OE3FGUbRdja7PjDjE37AUUzKgiM4eGBfnFJvg-ktaH64s1UWmXe9qBmEVyRNS46zJJdc7iNq9Y2Ff6WqRE6t2hXrTReojiStw_" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2Qy85xA1pD_LkILhLgnoBOCsOAWIomrOr5exr6iAF_uV2VbEZ7Mi4ldjJ4uOpOkamHhTT6LFsKrAv-6Uu93nk9fZLz0OE3FGUbRdja7PjDjE37AUUzKgiM4eGBfnFJvg-ktaH64s1UWmXe9qBmEVyRNS46zJJdc7iNq9Y2Ff6WqRE6t2hXrTReojiStw_=w320-h245" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Remember when I bought the <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2019/03/not-precisely-ev-but.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2000 Honda Insight</a> and said it was to tide me over until the day that I could pay cash for a Tesla?</span><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0n7ZBgd-coTkJl5FNmxKXrfX1Ph3qmb-aYJbFUSTyokPTz0IKrYUz2dKYJgDpkQ1wJxQ8TQImg-HJ8KgXPtryAixC-IRKNy6LuU_jULvtcgatBgz-1XHlFvwQ7dsARuM9ZdSotpO-d_-7xNhIkjF9aBrG2fE8fn0o4fz98oltVjKLW_RS5pLjwqp4qqCx" style="clear: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0n7ZBgd-coTkJl5FNmxKXrfX1Ph3qmb-aYJbFUSTyokPTz0IKrYUz2dKYJgDpkQ1wJxQ8TQImg-HJ8KgXPtryAixC-IRKNy6LuU_jULvtcgatBgz-1XHlFvwQ7dsARuM9ZdSotpO-d_-7xNhIkjF9aBrG2fE8fn0o4fz98oltVjKLW_RS5pLjwqp4qqCx=w200-h150" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">That day arrived last Saturday after my son sent me a text about Hertz thinning their fleet of electric vehicles. Despite the frenetic negative reports in the anti-Elon mainstream media, it was primarily a <a href="https://youtu.be/EOG5zr_KroE?si=cYosS2cyR_kvlQkU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dollars and cents business decision</a> on the part of Hertz management. The headlines were full of hyperbole like this:</span><h3 class="LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md" style="color: #681da8; display: inline-block; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3; margin: 18px 0px 3px; outline: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px;"><a data-jsarwt="1" data-usg="AOvVaw0O2KT0Cewi9ezWujo0Yqe8" data-ved="2ahUKEwiA3K3KyuWDAxUbQTABHZ0fD9YQFnoECBQQAQ" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hertz-sell-about-20000-evs-us-fleet-2024-01-11/" jsname="UWckNb" style="color: #681da8; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Rental giant Hertz dumps EVs, including Teslas, for gas cars</a></h3></div><div><h3 class="LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md" style="color: #681da8; display: inline-block; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3; margin: 18px 0px 3px; outline: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none;"><a data-jsarwt="1" data-usg="AOvVaw15pZFL6Z2jGnszhdKuYLVa" data-ved="2ahUKEwiA3K3KyuWDAxUbQTABHZ0fD9YQFnoECDEQAQ" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-01-12/hertz-s-tesla-fire-sale-portends-ev-reckoning-no-one-wants" jsname="UWckNb" style="color: #681da8; font-family: arial, sans-serif; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Hertz's Tesla Fire Sale Portends EV Reckoning</a></h3></div><div><h3 class="LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md" style="color: #681da8; display: inline-block; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3; margin: 18px 0px 3px; outline: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none;"><a data-jsarwt="1" data-usg="AOvVaw1XUHUzWMIou2PKEOj4xFna" data-ved="2ahUKEwiA3K3KyuWDAxUbQTABHZ0fD9YQFnoECDQQAQ" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgRN5t8KRT8" jsname="UWckNb" style="color: #681da8; font-family: arial, sans-serif; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Hertz USA say NO to EV... Dumps 20000 Tesla Cars</a></h3></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">In fact the twenty thousand Teslas that Hertz has put on the market are about a third of their Tesla inventory and are largely high mileage vehicles that were part of <a href="https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/rental-car-deals/uber-rentals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hertz's Uber initiative</a>. The sky is not falling, but it was certainly an opportunity for me to pick one up for roughly half of what a new one would have cost. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I chose a 2022 Rear Wheel Drive (LFP) Model 3 with 70,000 miles on it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnDokSgDHm6KTwZIG-8cbeS5QYao2sP8uuxxYFm-ht8U47kVIAzWYfQy_05XajR7BBMjwQDVLwXqHStexQ6ij6Dr17ptT0fz1PTnvAIRYdzIrXWvh8C1tGP-_gWSrgsCjJjuRYUEfLgHztkjhICIM9SisYD_l2hBlASq7ntSnxwyWd1daOjYSmhq2tIGmL" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnDokSgDHm6KTwZIG-8cbeS5QYao2sP8uuxxYFm-ht8U47kVIAzWYfQy_05XajR7BBMjwQDVLwXqHStexQ6ij6Dr17ptT0fz1PTnvAIRYdzIrXWvh8C1tGP-_gWSrgsCjJjuRYUEfLgHztkjhICIM9SisYD_l2hBlASq7ntSnxwyWd1daOjYSmhq2tIGmL=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div>It's very clean and drives brilliantly. With the </span><a href="https://shop.tesla.com/product/sae-j1772-charging-adapter" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">J1772 charging adapter</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I was able to use the existing charging stations in my garage and was pleased to find that a full charge showed a 258 mile range. That's only a 14 mile degradation from the quoted new car range of 272 miles, or .5%. Not bad after two years and 70,000 miles. Unlike the traditional lithium cobalt cells, Tesla recommends 100% charge for Lithium-Iron-Phosphate, so the range is actually comparable to a long range Model 3 at the recommended 80% charge. It got new tires 8,000 miles ago and apart from some small cosmetic imperfections on the interior, it is immaculate.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBJ2g585cncRu0SaeCE6iiHdAXOI9gQNDn75gh1zGMFyMuITw1PddnU5pgeDicjhXME0EhWVBwijEH2X-gJJU5g0U2SPXcKfBNNcvbg9Ak_h3CB3BrlFDJ_AR0124ZAfFaBrbdUSySW1l0A8Wl6zegaNSI_Nm6gPzTtQdMDvjyykfrIvWTiorHbVnqw6jS" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBJ2g585cncRu0SaeCE6iiHdAXOI9gQNDn75gh1zGMFyMuITw1PddnU5pgeDicjhXME0EhWVBwijEH2X-gJJU5g0U2SPXcKfBNNcvbg9Ak_h3CB3BrlFDJ_AR0124ZAfFaBrbdUSySW1l0A8Wl6zegaNSI_Nm6gPzTtQdMDvjyykfrIvWTiorHbVnqw6jS=w320-h240" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">So the Honda served its purpose well and will likely be on the road for years to come with its new owner. I threatened to <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2023/06/welcome-home-old-friend.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sell the Porsche and MG conversions</a> and now have even more reason to move them out of the garage. </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px;">If you have interest in either or both, drop me a line and we'll work something out. I'd like them to go to a good home with someone who appreciates the special nature of these cars. My wife will thank you for making room for her car in the garage. The eBugeye repair is underway and will be finished soon. Stay tuned for more on that front.<br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px;">I've named the new Tesla the "Gogomobile" in honor of my recently deceased mother whom the grandkids called "Gogo". Mom would have been proud and the grandkids got the first ride. Easton was especially excited since he's been saying "Grandpa needs a Tesla" for a long time.</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMAO-PZQOi520s-DbKeLjmqgLMb5i9NBigB8B9zprrTkgiOSkIlVFuTuiOJcwe0OgK9ClSPQorOWd10XdLPxihGvtITeHMijgq9ge3XjMnWDfhS47wMBsa25VEkso8YLhmAepx1Ym_X935nN6sIFI6mZqCp_gGJ2Cg3uf0mqLxMnoXf-4WRVxyYYP2s8wi" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMAO-PZQOi520s-DbKeLjmqgLMb5i9NBigB8B9zprrTkgiOSkIlVFuTuiOJcwe0OgK9ClSPQorOWd10XdLPxihGvtITeHMijgq9ge3XjMnWDfhS47wMBsa25VEkso8YLhmAepx1Ym_X935nN6sIFI6mZqCp_gGJ2Cg3uf0mqLxMnoXf-4WRVxyYYP2s8wi=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></span></div><div><div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0n7ZBgd-coTkJl5FNmxKXrfX1Ph3qmb-aYJbFUSTyokPTz0IKrYUz2dKYJgDpkQ1wJxQ8TQImg-HJ8KgXPtryAixC-IRKNy6LuU_jULvtcgatBgz-1XHlFvwQ7dsARuM9ZdSotpO-d_-7xNhIkjF9aBrG2fE8fn0o4fz98oltVjKLW_RS5pLjwqp4qqCx" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></span></div><p></p></div></div>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-76031852788921969032023-09-21T08:22:00.031-07:002023-12-06T12:47:52.406-08:00EVCCON 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYit6Rbc9dYGExkDUmEvzpvyLbNs_3b_nQjF4Qs-StFzL8WucZy-4246tGQ5nFmk9tAG0oHzi1cKP4tE_9Xrp46jQQODN0MyjoMPZLFMr_lg2RGwwsePCM1HhZHZ8X82_oROPpprE9MPgi_UHRg8wkFAxbM-LzpY6ML8jihSjYOjb8XZKZpLItVGLULR66/s2048/Evccon.png.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYit6Rbc9dYGExkDUmEvzpvyLbNs_3b_nQjF4Qs-StFzL8WucZy-4246tGQ5nFmk9tAG0oHzi1cKP4tE_9Xrp46jQQODN0MyjoMPZLFMr_lg2RGwwsePCM1HhZHZ8X82_oROPpprE9MPgi_UHRg8wkFAxbM-LzpY6ML8jihSjYOjb8XZKZpLItVGLULR66/s2048/Evccon.png.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhknRlcZ-b0CSCkVMz2NS1BZq1VHGJQ-Jski3TXrfx42PkmcnvLHsU6XHZoxa6SaWPcJYuRImR6VqYt_gfVYTWuuFVOh9KSAmZ-I2RYP7cv3xVxoZKDsx7DP-zF0pQ0tDeBtbCY2ej_o4ibxdMpemDR_0xGmns_qjrXEy4ZOzR-12buX6u7sNOL7iIzgdV6" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhknRlcZ-b0CSCkVMz2NS1BZq1VHGJQ-Jski3TXrfx42PkmcnvLHsU6XHZoxa6SaWPcJYuRImR6VqYt_gfVYTWuuFVOh9KSAmZ-I2RYP7cv3xVxoZKDsx7DP-zF0pQ0tDeBtbCY2ej_o4ibxdMpemDR_0xGmns_qjrXEy4ZOzR-12buX6u7sNOL7iIzgdV6" width="320" /></a>After an eight year hiatus due to Jack Rickard's declining health and eventual passing, not to mention the COVID pandemic shutdowns, EVCCONN resumed this year.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Under the leadership of Jack's daughter Jackie along with Brian Noto and the rest of the EVTV staff, the conference was staged once again at the EVTV Motor Verks World Headquarters in Cape Girardeau, MO.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">My friend Stan Cloyd offered to stop on his way from Mesa AZ and load my e-Bugeye in his enclosed trailer. He trailered his Tesla Model 3 and offloaded it to make room for the little yellow car. We caravanned the rest of the way, Tesla Model 3 and Chevy pickup/trailer. Made the trip in two days with a stop over in Texarkana.</span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHdgIBXRCkAywDbkn-wTcm0KlsxB-QZporrvIB3aFmnJvlJ_qR9_1kY1jhKTL2D9fZmvXIERGd2Od75o9jiWFAVpe-RqBFLt5KY_eD9uC1cZ8nnP4ErS-tqwCw8GygaIurY7k2-052JMCiVcpzuKCX2r1M36uWrmVDxgUhEZVfqOKBS-HdjXzzVj5oE38V" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="965" data-original-width="1286" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHdgIBXRCkAywDbkn-wTcm0KlsxB-QZporrvIB3aFmnJvlJ_qR9_1kY1jhKTL2D9fZmvXIERGd2Od75o9jiWFAVpe-RqBFLt5KY_eD9uC1cZ8nnP4ErS-tqwCw8GygaIurY7k2-052JMCiVcpzuKCX2r1M36uWrmVDxgUhEZVfqOKBS-HdjXzzVj5oE38V=w341-h285" width="341" /></a></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKInFB9sfoKzcWbFNW-nAkA7KqXyyLI9VZVlW1o9tWQaEUlvnng6WUXkrfOVsod_AnINmW059U3T71hM5r9MKAqw3Iah1OSPcX1O9jGBPr8WmC_opiNM5lyeldExx076GpwWV3KzCalO10nT7Pi41YR1h3vVa97dzKrKtipbIwxcbDFiYhwnwLTcQLVBXn" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKInFB9sfoKzcWbFNW-nAkA7KqXyyLI9VZVlW1o9tWQaEUlvnng6WUXkrfOVsod_AnINmW059U3T71hM5r9MKAqw3Iah1OSPcX1O9jGBPr8WmC_opiNM5lyeldExx076GpwWV3KzCalO10nT7Pi41YR1h3vVa97dzKrKtipbIwxcbDFiYhwnwLTcQLVBXn=w194-h284" width="194" /></a></span></span><p></p><br /> <br />
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<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I got to drive Stan's Model 3 from Texarkana to Cape Girardeau and must say I'm amazed at how easy it is to make long road trips! After entering the destination on the navigation panel, it plots all of the Supercharger stops along the way, charging only enough to get you to the next station with some cushion. Charging stops give you just enough time to find the restroom and check email.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB9-tp8yKj1VKIKlVGCYBX3auRwSyITtaoYp9BPN5T-akxfTRRQiyRwiUnJHx3AHdkZ9DI56WGX6vyws-3rFbrnbsxmlkA4pNkzqCQzrQK9dQEyHKlpq6aVkSEsxX7pNacJp-2rkbqCgQvCQpHP5UcetYxvpfSxSi1cdN7jEw1YNfUuyGv94Ie7YkI0sYi" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB9-tp8yKj1VKIKlVGCYBX3auRwSyITtaoYp9BPN5T-akxfTRRQiyRwiUnJHx3AHdkZ9DI56WGX6vyws-3rFbrnbsxmlkA4pNkzqCQzrQK9dQEyHKlpq6aVkSEsxX7pNacJp-2rkbqCgQvCQpHP5UcetYxvpfSxSi1cdN7jEw1YNfUuyGv94Ie7YkI0sYi=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking kinda goofy. Not good at selfies.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />We arrived at the show Wednesday and lined up with the other early arrivals.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBepfNonlOsb-wlpSp1wKmtMVc669dSwFxw_2PAKWbC4dbYNQeiOXMUPP-jJAxpwAja5GZiGWphn81f86N6Pf2cYkrMlI0He3Ik12Vm-OoTEin8243UPhA2ftLl2LMM-emP_MA6nHjMCF9pBdtApiQrMx_OjQ1p1skR4Ed-BTj8P2ZgSL8enYxptIsMBuU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBepfNonlOsb-wlpSp1wKmtMVc669dSwFxw_2PAKWbC4dbYNQeiOXMUPP-jJAxpwAja5GZiGWphn81f86N6Pf2cYkrMlI0He3Ik12Vm-OoTEin8243UPhA2ftLl2LMM-emP_MA6nHjMCF9pBdtApiQrMx_OjQ1p1skR4Ed-BTj8P2ZgSL8enYxptIsMBuU=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>The welcome reception was themed "Tiki Mania" and featured Mai Tais and island fare. Great time to get reacquainted with old friends and new.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1KQVmatnB7aIEqlDrSzMfH664MCTCyZ6JJ13avfKR2RzRtW-O73yxrt2nEe-f1wRT5_yxYTuAMRVMVsAywUGV4uLH8gUwnraqzHxnWJP1vDTxaLwV0UYeRHDcj10MY6XB3JBOZv1PkPNCUguFW1We6nNbZQ14c6XkP1uZnTly3Vma53h7kH-dMvLM5sYm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="3300" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1KQVmatnB7aIEqlDrSzMfH664MCTCyZ6JJ13avfKR2RzRtW-O73yxrt2nEe-f1wRT5_yxYTuAMRVMVsAywUGV4uLH8gUwnraqzHxnWJP1vDTxaLwV0UYeRHDcj10MY6XB3JBOZv1PkPNCUguFW1We6nNbZQ14c6XkP1uZnTly3Vma53h7kH-dMvLM5sYm=w640-h269" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thursday was opening day and I was honored to deliver a presentation on my experience as a serial EV converter. It went well and I brought it in right on time. There followed a panel discussion on Solar and off-grid topics with </span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); color: #4b4f58; font-size: 17px;">Stan Cloyd, </span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); color: #4b4f58; font-size: 17px;">Chris Snider, and </span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); color: #4b4f58; font-size: 17px;">Malcolm McCrea.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJZy7MPZ9CUjAHrh98gI3OvMMNMdmLVkFzXQfM5wUs6rpCO6XmvzmIUzdw4MKjaYzoosiHxzk-AVdJ6tIUVdmq798aBR66Ek66Mq5MlxU0fLACjw3uz6hCcQ9t73cOfVMoCHkmazDrqx9lgIesZ_qPXcTv9dBCiwA-oSlWkH9xp2e1SROYwaiIbdT-ozbX" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1664" data-original-width="2784" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJZy7MPZ9CUjAHrh98gI3OvMMNMdmLVkFzXQfM5wUs6rpCO6XmvzmIUzdw4MKjaYzoosiHxzk-AVdJ6tIUVdmq798aBR66Ek66Mq5MlxU0fLACjw3uz6hCcQ9t73cOfVMoCHkmazDrqx9lgIesZ_qPXcTv9dBCiwA-oSlWkH9xp2e1SROYwaiIbdT-ozbX=w640-h382" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">credit: screenshot from Michael Brown's video below</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">That evening after putting the e-Bugeye away for the night under the original Speedster in the EVTV shop, there was a barbecue at "The Captain's House". That would be Jack's home with a spectacular view overlooking the Mississippi River with gorgeous weather and a magical night view of the bridge. Also fireworks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3ygk3PDufxkUIImhVQuSxApYg7LctohgmRMyygPWUikh4-vBlYEXuVP280z3u0ZyjpOfbBakOOClAoExood-JzqFX4LJaJCKvBq9DzamHqL5MKm95jpldcOw2Vvv_5Qex_zTo5h-xxytpfbtXwcfqmJAgCv-7OGBJ14_T7vT8XVbInMJyRgkp5CXLbUx/s4032/IMG_7548.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3ygk3PDufxkUIImhVQuSxApYg7LctohgmRMyygPWUikh4-vBlYEXuVP280z3u0ZyjpOfbBakOOClAoExood-JzqFX4LJaJCKvBq9DzamHqL5MKm95jpldcOw2Vvv_5Qex_zTo5h-xxytpfbtXwcfqmJAgCv-7OGBJ14_T7vT8XVbInMJyRgkp5CXLbUx/w162-h218/IMG_7548.jpeg" width="162" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8j7dy-ytLFCKOUAkk0MlDs5LjsRwvKtBCMbLER450zL8RitB3N0zRd370EGYvy2oYiWFq0STYY7_4AI_pRIRiy1nbiZZWvqnQYe8aIoZSg_1d4xuMgbIEboeXseJhUwO90oxAFWywMGrhbd2UqZEy7LC_SlFx7X12ITxBb6NZcCSegXaNH8YfTMz_-bE/s4032/IMG_7552.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8j7dy-ytLFCKOUAkk0MlDs5LjsRwvKtBCMbLER450zL8RitB3N0zRd370EGYvy2oYiWFq0STYY7_4AI_pRIRiy1nbiZZWvqnQYe8aIoZSg_1d4xuMgbIEboeXseJhUwO90oxAFWywMGrhbd2UqZEy7LC_SlFx7X12ITxBb6NZcCSegXaNH8YfTMz_-bE/w386-h220/IMG_7552.jpeg" width="386" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTB_rFLr_9IRfxlAcJOyBVP_0xd05ig69kHFAMKf1FpGgMq5HcJCzH1xYXjcLhHOgDqOiuWw5YcsP6LWagoKIv8M0e3KP9Q7h-OwExh92sVBQTa8PmEz9OEQrTc1KNDbPfGRllO7IU2V-I3JKRmax_650gNd_P_nttYjiXiuSVzOs6QOyWwIB0xYY-fxU/s2981/IMG_7555.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2474" data-original-width="2981" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTB_rFLr_9IRfxlAcJOyBVP_0xd05ig69kHFAMKf1FpGgMq5HcJCzH1xYXjcLhHOgDqOiuWw5YcsP6LWagoKIv8M0e3KP9Q7h-OwExh92sVBQTa8PmEz9OEQrTc1KNDbPfGRllO7IU2V-I3JKRmax_650gNd_P_nttYjiXiuSVzOs6QOyWwIB0xYY-fxU/w400-h333/IMG_7555.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staging Area for the Autocross</td></tr></tbody></table>Friday, after very interesting presentations on Solar Challenge Cars by Byron </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: 17px;">Izenbaard and EV Oddities from </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: 17px;">Robert Dunn, we got outdoors for fun in the sun. An Autocross was set up in a shopping mall parking lot and lots of rubber was left behind on the tight course. Kevin Smith provided hilarious commentary and acted as "Cone Boy" dashing across the course on a Kooter to right overturned markers. It was a big day and most of the crowd moved on to the Drag Strip in the evening while several of us old guys chose an early dinner and a quiet evening back at the hotel.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2NtT654SucWtN-R_tE5KA5RQT79rDaEVbW788USYYdK6Dz0Ba3m4Q2mzX-3hMMvneqKiaQ4rYxojXnHy2vJVsnjuY32W2kgK5pmvmJArOUEHdYaf0Q2qKTaBssWVmNYR4hHTqprFMD5UTxdRZzOjBQCRLq4MwWPFBJdbk_sV98o-OXfUJespeHCODSgz/s3580/IMG_7557.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="3580" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2NtT654SucWtN-R_tE5KA5RQT79rDaEVbW788USYYdK6Dz0Ba3m4Q2mzX-3hMMvneqKiaQ4rYxojXnHy2vJVsnjuY32W2kgK5pmvmJArOUEHdYaf0Q2qKTaBssWVmNYR4hHTqprFMD5UTxdRZzOjBQCRLq4MwWPFBJdbk_sV98o-OXfUJespeHCODSgz/w640-h250/IMG_7557.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); clear: both; font-size: 17px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3D3Y70IhD462OIBXZeSq9Lcck8Svf-kFgTB8Jf1gyplKbT-qnT5nka3v9sxg6cWOvysO3QNhgcHXappxVgypwxtggFbxPrmdVC-KVFpvQdVHOiuUFYMHI9KfwrLjpFDU1KDuk-S-n1d8RAxJcDf6uLWItkkAwbvurUYk0g3-4LB9IDLWUuaWWXQKs0FB5/s4032/IMG_7560.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3D3Y70IhD462OIBXZeSq9Lcck8Svf-kFgTB8Jf1gyplKbT-qnT5nka3v9sxg6cWOvysO3QNhgcHXappxVgypwxtggFbxPrmdVC-KVFpvQdVHOiuUFYMHI9KfwrLjpFDU1KDuk-S-n1d8RAxJcDf6uLWItkkAwbvurUYk0g3-4LB9IDLWUuaWWXQKs0FB5/s320/IMG_7560.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Saturday we set up for the car show. That gap between the e-Bugeye and the Chevy Bolt was later filled by a Rivian pickup truck, a very cool and thoroughly modern vehicle. Very impressive. I decked out the u</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: 17px;">nder hood display with spec sheets on all three of my converted EVs and business cards for each with pointers to their respective web sites. Saves me having to write them down every time someone shows interest. Lots of conversations with curious people who were wondering what was going on in that mysterious EVTV building.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7eyzMVquvvyjZy8f9-xukX2ZHZYsWEanzcztWlKR4SHdlOI9_tGYtFjTotot1Y4U2f1yXsITffbHexo9fLb49JxHC-MCT3ekfF0Io4pCIg3XCl15H5nMRsab3UoIpBpd0FcBPZ3-bpR6zNRE4jTMZ4a1mosrOKz04Da7m40EN_sGazwFlcOvzvlgqTmU/s4032/IMG_7568.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="545" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7eyzMVquvvyjZy8f9-xukX2ZHZYsWEanzcztWlKR4SHdlOI9_tGYtFjTotot1Y4U2f1yXsITffbHexo9fLb49JxHC-MCT3ekfF0Io4pCIg3XCl15H5nMRsab3UoIpBpd0FcBPZ3-bpR6zNRE4jTMZ4a1mosrOKz04Da7m40EN_sGazwFlcOvzvlgqTmU/w410-h545/IMG_7568.jpeg" width="410" /></a></div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 17px;">The last event was our EV Parade. We cruised through historic Cape Girardeau, past a fall festival on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University, down lovely residential streets, and stopped at St. Mary's Cemetery. At Jack Rickard's graveside it was a somber moment as we paid our respects to the man who started all of this and gave us our weekly dose of education, inspiration, and motivation. Many fond memories.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-family: verdana; font-size: 17px;">Finally, here is Michael Brown's video recap of the week's activities. Michael rode with me for the parade and does a great job summarizing the feel of the event.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oT839eIknmA" width="320" youtube-src-id="oT839eIknmA"></iframe></div><br /></span><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); font-size: 17px;">Postscript:</span></span></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycY39L_-MOHAHuH7HRkVJB2EnfN8G5jnagLQ3QdJ6pFDFyaFd8TKhccD2lY1jqbkbzx-3cuPf33Fkr3WHuBoXhF0OowEYfS-3djEtx1pDAzNv27TtVRhsBP3CVEL_pX4nP5NKBsyumRPWJo4-Qk7HtqDKe_2G3KRK5dCRzq8-IXm58TwJCHSdbD7cRbop/s4032/IMG_7570.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycY39L_-MOHAHuH7HRkVJB2EnfN8G5jnagLQ3QdJ6pFDFyaFd8TKhccD2lY1jqbkbzx-3cuPf33Fkr3WHuBoXhF0OowEYfS-3djEtx1pDAzNv27TtVRhsBP3CVEL_pX4nP5NKBsyumRPWJo4-Qk7HtqDKe_2G3KRK5dCRzq8-IXm58TwJCHSdbD7cRbop/w319-h400/IMG_7570.jpeg" width="319" /></a></div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 17px;">On the way back to the hotel after the parade I was waiting at a red light when a Freightliner semi decided to occupy the same space. My eyes got real big and the monster munched into the rear of the e-Bugeye. When big things crash into small things, it's gonna be bad for the small thing. </span></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #4b4f58;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); color: #4b4f58; font-size: 17px;">Happily it was a slow speed impact or I might not be here to tell about it. I'm alive but sore, especially after the two day drive back to Austin. The e-Bugeye is over at Pro Automotive and in very good hands with Master Craftsman and body work guy Robert Juarez. After all the insurance stuff is sorted out I'm sure</span><span><span style="caret-color: rgb(75, 79, 88); color: #4b4f58;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">it will be better than ever when he's done.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQE_4vQ5M0jo8aeLjJIk9NdfFlTqE_gNFY0B6e3U4D3KpeBBVwlmGvNFOIKNyec_PGg3apdPgvQB3FU2m9NpusLuFA6rV6KnvVGQERIrcqfkLtUXNWZWHAqAT2Et3sbVe53grED0HQJbF31fr_UotAdeqX0UjvIeXP91jTMSoXyfEHegI-bOCmskVssrUr/s4032/IMG_7593.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQE_4vQ5M0jo8aeLjJIk9NdfFlTqE_gNFY0B6e3U4D3KpeBBVwlmGvNFOIKNyec_PGg3apdPgvQB3FU2m9NpusLuFA6rV6KnvVGQERIrcqfkLtUXNWZWHAqAT2Et3sbVe53grED0HQJbF31fr_UotAdeqX0UjvIeXP91jTMSoXyfEHegI-bOCmskVssrUr/w640-h480/IMG_7593.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Robert marked up all the damage for the virtual insurance estimate and noted <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">the lack of access to the inside of the boot. He suggested that he cut a hole in the floor to get in there with his hammers and such. Then he proposed building a battery box that can be raised into place as a fully populated unit. That will allow for four extra cells</span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">. Very creative guy!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">More to come, stay tuned ...</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></span></span></div></div></span></div><br />Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-1666944884813511442023-08-06T17:43:00.008-07:002023-12-06T12:45:48.117-08:00Not quite ready for Prime Time ... but close<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Long post warning! (but worth the read)</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIRD1vZgO7y0UxdBSJLBkj6Oyik9WXlnc8T1kTR0knQrJ5IQBJ7GIPL21m7rbL92cibMNFm25xz9GwaGbF8Z0vOVAJ88kyxy3UjoygA5Qn9jZPwX6yYPr_8jwvIYM5ptJMR9UH7_HtL7qFP3KnEh1cV6G2iTGVsYN4th0RrlQzTv7m-L7-9NxlAcMKt9cZ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIRD1vZgO7y0UxdBSJLBkj6Oyik9WXlnc8T1kTR0knQrJ5IQBJ7GIPL21m7rbL92cibMNFm25xz9GwaGbF8Z0vOVAJ88kyxy3UjoygA5Qn9jZPwX6yYPr_8jwvIYM5ptJMR9UH7_HtL7qFP3KnEh1cV6G2iTGVsYN4th0RrlQzTv7m-L7-9NxlAcMKt9cZ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;">The eBugeye ran when it came off the transport, but much needed to be done. Barry, the gentleman who took over for me in 2012, did some really marvelous things. The rear battery box is a work of art that no one will ever see. It's a sturdy plywood container with a plexiglass top, painted black so it will disappear. It's strapped down to the spare tire loops and quite solid. The battery cells are connected with the </span><a href="https://store.evtv.me/products/70mmstrapkit" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">braided straps from EVTV</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg773yhj-lMH_dGkp5XkCoUsKgjqQeviDlIKtHLjynjea9tSwJ-ko6au-c5NtTyf7T1lKHeSyLC7qYYbMfyxSrnYlRfeut5_PaFjwOedcrcTBw3ZQyBXOl9qqPcKluiDOL3npIULgTuQeegf7k2EJxPFRa2YY22u0QWxRRcUgkhE2z8c5z_mHb5DY6DUAkl/s4032/IMG_7448.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg773yhj-lMH_dGkp5XkCoUsKgjqQeviDlIKtHLjynjea9tSwJ-ko6au-c5NtTyf7T1lKHeSyLC7qYYbMfyxSrnYlRfeut5_PaFjwOedcrcTBw3ZQyBXOl9qqPcKluiDOL3npIULgTuQeegf7k2EJxPFRa2YY22u0QWxRRcUgkhE2z8c5z_mHb5DY6DUAkl/w400-h300/IMG_7448.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>I added the <a href="https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/bms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thunderstruck Battery Management System</a> which was no small task. There's no trunk lid on a Bugeye so everything has to be accessed from behind the seats with limited clearance. You lay on your belly and assume many contorted positions to reach back there. I got the job done with the help of some nifty right angle drive tools.</span><p></p><p></p><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkHIIts5MJ4l5n1TC5_zEtN1EhHcIC1wM0DHttdqoQ-Pp5G76dL8Oj1ihNJaavUtv0VbdxQslHOQRE_m1gUcjxcLRAnAOdiGW8YbTfXvrFzOsPpUKTfYwuAbg9BFReGNfm9DEZZWAts5YCRDDci8CgkxS2KaPpHmjt6-NPk-Cf1qzPXIFVBUkoMEwnmyU/s4032/IMG_7477.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkHIIts5MJ4l5n1TC5_zEtN1EhHcIC1wM0DHttdqoQ-Pp5G76dL8Oj1ihNJaavUtv0VbdxQslHOQRE_m1gUcjxcLRAnAOdiGW8YbTfXvrFzOsPpUKTfYwuAbg9BFReGNfm9DEZZWAts5YCRDDci8CgkxS2KaPpHmjt6-NPk-Cf1qzPXIFVBUkoMEwnmyU/w400-h300/IMG_7477.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trust me, there are plexiglass sheets protecting the connectors.</td></tr></tbody></table>The front battery pack was configured much as I had laid it out originally, except with cabinet grade plywood on top. I added the BMS wiring here as well. I found some plexiglass sheet among the extras that shipped with the car and it was clear that Barry had intended to use that for protection on the exposed sides. So I cut and installed that so the car will be "finger safe" when the bonnet is up for car shows. Thanks, Barry!</span><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The rear deck behind the seats is filled with electronic bits that simply wouldn't fit anywhere else. The box upper left contains the rear pack fuse, charge control relay, and the current sensor for the BMS. Next to that is the shunt and logic for the <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2018/10/if-it-aint-broke.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juntek wireless volt/ammeter</a>. Below the circuit box is the J1772 charge port and the <a href="https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/mcu.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thunderstruck Master Control Unit</a>. This MCU handles the J1772 interface, the BMS, and the Charger. Next to the MCU is the service disconnect switch.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvXdeTNUdPywdxwG4upA9V7VDkGhmtuof1LPvmNjuejw8ipMuhl7rpyZlyN_v85YB-QGOdl9eGxMnemLPGeRH3RyRj49s4SPAlNSKx7IZYo_VDdTFV-y3PbMH4Ea7lkJpEaNw_6rj3-hHzmpsex-4sjUePnbU_4OVtb53uRWIWI-OxD3X3NJ_Cv1bi4NjX/s4032/IMG_7473.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvXdeTNUdPywdxwG4upA9V7VDkGhmtuof1LPvmNjuejw8ipMuhl7rpyZlyN_v85YB-QGOdl9eGxMnemLPGeRH3RyRj49s4SPAlNSKx7IZYo_VDdTFV-y3PbMH4Ea7lkJpEaNw_6rj3-hHzmpsex-4sjUePnbU_4OVtb53uRWIWI-OxD3X3NJ_Cv1bi4NjX/w640-h480/IMG_7473.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V_s2pJiZrFuk-WvOC-zaXt0g986sxUvE5ezWkIm3o9Bz_LCHo5rRbmfV02n-qv1VDQxlTX_sF4TmqyFesqAYYlLQLLhXFE2FgPN-wfvISVueK1CC2tRSrkEXpp9tZ65q6mRKLOF3AELHIDKuUT_XoaF8Ef7nRBccrM5QDhpqbnkyP8EE_1w6rYy6GZR1/s4032/IMG_7474.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V_s2pJiZrFuk-WvOC-zaXt0g986sxUvE5ezWkIm3o9Bz_LCHo5rRbmfV02n-qv1VDQxlTX_sF4TmqyFesqAYYlLQLLhXFE2FgPN-wfvISVueK1CC2tRSrkEXpp9tZ65q6mRKLOF3AELHIDKuUT_XoaF8Ef7nRBccrM5QDhpqbnkyP8EE_1w6rYy6GZR1/w200-h150/IMG_7474.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The ELCON charger was previously installed in the evTD. With the addition of the ELCON CAN bus interface it worked perfectly from the very first charge. Thanks, Thunderstruck!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wrapping up the rear of the car, I added a chrome flip-up gas cap from a Triumph TR3/TR4/Spitfire. It's a dummy just for show, but dresses up the rear aspect beautifully.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6-oBsDsurjmH5Rj_f_M-NdAbdlOZ6GpzLR-doxzA2r_6Y-p3rxTefCqdEvw62QrIqlTBZp7QzecYmWflwmUQ7aAIDppXCpmRYOunPtw9v1gK8Xhn3wJCpanhLXCtQMhiK05OgNPIOCbhDwhEbtAgiSUh1n85aIHY3e8gaZi-Ta7ckw3JLQxEdTzC1qf6/s4032/IMG_7476.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6-oBsDsurjmH5Rj_f_M-NdAbdlOZ6GpzLR-doxzA2r_6Y-p3rxTefCqdEvw62QrIqlTBZp7QzecYmWflwmUQ7aAIDppXCpmRYOunPtw9v1gK8Xhn3wJCpanhLXCtQMhiK05OgNPIOCbhDwhEbtAgiSUh1n85aIHY3e8gaZi-Ta7ckw3JLQxEdTzC1qf6/w400-h300/IMG_7476.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1JyUZl8I0VuVMMpZiIHgGQ7Pm6FK7zedJYk6cArsPr9AaKclzYtWE-EEuDtzd7idEIiz-zk6R8Dw1DzPD5r6FG8IJo2uk00u0iINcGwJ2yo9JtPnwdZHb8h1Ci53S2DCzptsE-67Wax97davMrugA4BaMdTXC1kVGFXMtTfd5n2TqUNX29aAZNes_RkF/s4032/IMG_7461.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1JyUZl8I0VuVMMpZiIHgGQ7Pm6FK7zedJYk6cArsPr9AaKclzYtWE-EEuDtzd7idEIiz-zk6R8Dw1DzPD5r6FG8IJo2uk00u0iINcGwJ2yo9JtPnwdZHb8h1Ci53S2DCzptsE-67Wax97davMrugA4BaMdTXC1kVGFXMtTfd5n2TqUNX29aAZNes_RkF/w320-h240/IMG_7461.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We've experienced a full month of over 100 degrees (F) here in Austin, so before going anywhere I needed to add liquid cooling for my Soliton Jr controller. The coolant radiator/fan from the old PorschEV Lear charger just happens to fit perfectly alongside a tank and yet another Prius coolant pump. After plumbing this whole thing together I'm happy to report that it doesn't leak and turns on under the control of the Soliton. A little black paint and it will look like it's always been there.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMbrXBuYH7QG0eQnV4G7SM8vUTEplNoQkUIpiKlyFq5syLkB5onmc74zw5JMCKnmb7m20Hb-fnr8AQD_guvMMqURT_q-nxSICN1Xn3G9ksz3VGE85cmYdG6-PlJ3SlYobI7-jZSGRv-CPUuD62L9uSYiEh-SWWn7er98R2nQgC-54Sd89jOU_ki_MP6jw/s1366/Soliton.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1194" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMbrXBuYH7QG0eQnV4G7SM8vUTEplNoQkUIpiKlyFq5syLkB5onmc74zw5JMCKnmb7m20Hb-fnr8AQD_guvMMqURT_q-nxSICN1Xn3G9ksz3VGE85cmYdG6-PlJ3SlYobI7-jZSGRv-CPUuD62L9uSYiEh-SWWn7er98R2nQgC-54Sd89jOU_ki_MP6jw/s320/Soliton.jpg" width="280" /></a></div>I mentioned that the eBugeye ran when it arrived, but it felt sluggish and slow. I couldn't imagine that the smaller SolitonJr with the smaller 140 volt pack made that much of a difference. One of the very elegant design elements from Evnetics (now sadly out of business) is the configuration through a small internal web server. It interfaces through an ethernet cable port and supports just about any browser to work as a configuration tool. I had to add an ethernet/USB dongle to my MacBook Air, but finally got logged in to find that all of the configuration parameters were set to factory defaults. A little tweaking and the eBugeye now performs in the "Spritely" manner I remembered. It still felt a bit rough, so the twenty year old tires were replaced. Although the old ones still had plenty of tread, I suspect they were flat spotted from 10 years sitting in a garage. The eBugeye now runs smooth and strong so the final step:<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-xGCsmsiFbnJG7SOPvsHwM_-KyjLsWIJoFjGnCae0n8yE-3PMD0WSjSvZ7yKYw4QbGmOoFa2FjzkCS73mrGdT5Qq5-TRMJbjL0hWFWKon_45z6egn9v58UA1a2TfEEE4BJmik70CaSByAw1DJzmx45lvTuiugMV19hS8Uibc-RDUwSlR_WBpi7QHPwY2/s4032/IMG_7457.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-xGCsmsiFbnJG7SOPvsHwM_-KyjLsWIJoFjGnCae0n8yE-3PMD0WSjSvZ7yKYw4QbGmOoFa2FjzkCS73mrGdT5Qq5-TRMJbjL0hWFWKon_45z6egn9v58UA1a2TfEEE4BJmik70CaSByAw1DJzmx45lvTuiugMV19hS8Uibc-RDUwSlR_WBpi7QHPwY2/w300-h400/IMG_7457.jpeg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">From this</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikv8B73tn-rt3OhEwZcylKDkuHEAs3j-Xh5NY29N41cVgzC21JZ_LghvDSgmFtHHXOg8sDPbXJa58m3EInnJk6MjwcU1TzxqSsd87yDh4xXfQpItmiLnHOrIT0GYAfsmg-Me7nR9oE3P8w3WnmdHAupmpR5oJ2CFx5QowOL89ZcXZk4m0nUJGtchLxEbze/s4032/IMG_7458.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikv8B73tn-rt3OhEwZcylKDkuHEAs3j-Xh5NY29N41cVgzC21JZ_LghvDSgmFtHHXOg8sDPbXJa58m3EInnJk6MjwcU1TzxqSsd87yDh4xXfQpItmiLnHOrIT0GYAfsmg-Me7nR9oE3P8w3WnmdHAupmpR5oJ2CFx5QowOL89ZcXZk4m0nUJGtchLxEbze/w300-h400/IMG_7458.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">To this. We're Texas legal and back on the road after eleven years!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is still much finish work to be done, mostly interior panels and sound deadening as well as carpet and some touch up. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The target is to have everything ready for EVCCON 2023 in September. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9yKEjkXZBExXyQ0lg45qlh1fkOzi0z3-vjTcjmBEpSZ1FA1RE3WWKnZL-cG24RIj-yyeH2ljef-OLDFsqSaOrK-V5UPgeveKACPDn3jFWyTX_5VAU4h0UllK_TfhZxxIjJAvjxfSwgrSwbkAMvSl6RhB-9N_0yynqDN_EsS8qulhtA3S9GcUm8yZ_k_J/s2592/IMG_1053.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="2592" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9yKEjkXZBExXyQ0lg45qlh1fkOzi0z3-vjTcjmBEpSZ1FA1RE3WWKnZL-cG24RIj-yyeH2ljef-OLDFsqSaOrK-V5UPgeveKACPDn3jFWyTX_5VAU4h0UllK_TfhZxxIjJAvjxfSwgrSwbkAMvSl6RhB-9N_0yynqDN_EsS8qulhtA3S9GcUm8yZ_k_J/w400-h299/IMG_1053.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The eBugeye was present at the first EVCCON in 2011 and will be there once again twelve years later. Only this time there will be no last minute all-nighters getting things done for the show. It's nice to have a little time for a shakedown and punch list.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UVWv7JfKP2gHSvS65rRvRFYb-ox3ZjMdIaJ8GAmyuXeatzFiDiCvRQ4FwZE3AUkyd8xVXddszzP5bwRl3pyJAfc140K-dC89Lta4YGUznMv8hUNaxtPApwdeOcP63taeu9Rjbkjvi3pRpRUPLfusV76r94NT1aKOzu8ygrkvh0Ejj6EnQ_ydoPhKydj8/s2048/Evccon.png.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UVWv7JfKP2gHSvS65rRvRFYb-ox3ZjMdIaJ8GAmyuXeatzFiDiCvRQ4FwZE3AUkyd8xVXddszzP5bwRl3pyJAfc140K-dC89Lta4YGUznMv8hUNaxtPApwdeOcP63taeu9Rjbkjvi3pRpRUPLfusV76r94NT1aKOzu8ygrkvh0Ejj6EnQ_ydoPhKydj8/w640-h640/Evccon.png.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p></div>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-49496269191578064412023-06-12T15:35:00.006-07:002023-06-12T16:01:08.883-07:00Welcome Home, Old Friend!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6nLUc_y1ijXqMJECJnuRf8LwIyn01t6QxyfDSNKriKUCQesvjf9ntbav4m0BHYSe4E62X8dG4_aqWc9lbXVRPmIz-UfZRqsQPcq-buYiZsdQheQ3D6xGgaIGue1RaszVYwHn9hxz3LOUtkrS9njad96kKq8CDPKq5SWThez8mhW1_JhtmWoWCweg9A/s4032/IMG_7368.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6nLUc_y1ijXqMJECJnuRf8LwIyn01t6QxyfDSNKriKUCQesvjf9ntbav4m0BHYSe4E62X8dG4_aqWc9lbXVRPmIz-UfZRqsQPcq-buYiZsdQheQ3D6xGgaIGue1RaszVYwHn9hxz3LOUtkrS9njad96kKq8CDPKq5SWThez8mhW1_JhtmWoWCweg9A/w300-h400/IMG_7368.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Look who found his way back home!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eleven years ago, the eBugeye found a <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/fredbehningsebugeye/build-progress/01-08-22-2012-goodbye-old-friend?authuser=0" target="_blank">new home in California</a> with a fellow who had recently retired and was looking for a project. The batteries, charger, and controller were stripped out and repurposed in the <a href="http://evtd.blogspot.com">evTD</a>, so he received the rolling shell with the NetGain motor and adapter installed.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Barry, the new owner, added 44 100Ah CALB batteries, a SolitonJr controller, and a Thunderstruck DC/DC converter, along with all the bits and pieces to complete the project. Unfortunately Barry passed away shortly after his first test drive around the block. I asked his son, who had inherited the car, to let me know if he ever decided to sell it. After sitting in his garage for nine years, I guess he finally decided it was time to let it go. Long story short, it’s back in my garage alongside the evTD and the PorschEV.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyvPNdVnuK1_V7Q3BBEjIfabL4zSeBiVDvWOx86cyBfEVb0L2mtpaEAdY0wnk0hxUct59HgTZt4TKwEWGsHtfyHmwWj_y92C84yzPO5_xM7n1oJpFWSoM1YCkPfgPcWndIRUpx99mA4vyNQc5v_3_iivGIMZ2h1enDT4gWk1WMeclNk4IFsvfMB_GbQ/s4032/IMG_7383.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyvPNdVnuK1_V7Q3BBEjIfabL4zSeBiVDvWOx86cyBfEVb0L2mtpaEAdY0wnk0hxUct59HgTZt4TKwEWGsHtfyHmwWj_y92C84yzPO5_xM7n1oJpFWSoM1YCkPfgPcWndIRUpx99mA4vyNQc5v_3_iivGIMZ2h1enDT4gWk1WMeclNk4IFsvfMB_GbQ/s320/IMG_7383.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">With five cars now in the fleet, the wife notes that at least two need to find new homes. As soon as I get the Bugeye licensed and inspected (more on that below), I'll detail the Porsche, finish the new battery pack in the MG, and get both on the market. If you have interest in either or both, drop me a line and we'll work something out. I'd like them to go to a good home with someone who appreciates the special nature of these cars.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVCa-jmmDZop5Y0BRI1-vhYfnay3ZoNTn2wJr5waCvwKnY3HPQ78s2z3cOxauoTNxW4oEXs01pRhT9oQU_Oj8BlDb-nAAE6LL-Oplu7e4XRA_FTJBF0LR0IGxTqXznqRCVez4LNlKwoAFYrDNPgTp0LHiXSq68NVsJAvNPsS4KZedr-5HLMSalhNYzA/s4032/IMG_7385.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVCa-jmmDZop5Y0BRI1-vhYfnay3ZoNTn2wJr5waCvwKnY3HPQ78s2z3cOxauoTNxW4oEXs01pRhT9oQU_Oj8BlDb-nAAE6LL-Oplu7e4XRA_FTJBF0LR0IGxTqXznqRCVez4LNlKwoAFYrDNPgTp0LHiXSq68NVsJAvNPsS4KZedr-5HLMSalhNYzA/s320/IMG_7385.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Interestingly, the Bugeye was set up for charging directly from the builder's home solar, so I need to add a charger to the system and finish some of the loose ends that were left. The good news is that I happen to have the Elcon charger formerly in the MG that is supported by the Thunderstruck control set. Thunderstruck has introduced a new <a href="https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/mcu.html" target="_blank">Master Control Unit</a> that incorporates the charge controller and BMS controller in a single integrated box, so that's what's going into the Bugeye. Stay tuned for more as the saga continues.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><p></p>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-2983474050300750702023-06-12T14:47:00.006-07:002023-06-12T14:55:31.569-07:00Meanwhile the Poor MG Sits ...<div class="separator"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Before the Porsche diversion, I had actually been making pretty good progress on the MG TD.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had settled on another Better Place pack, twelve years old but unused, still in its "carsophagas"</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFwersmHaN7p2CBYGhznJo7HUYfiT80--9EZjydulTJRW6UD3MkuFg6nIwbpIbd7MCK9gMKLgrQ5sDk8Fdnl616P0KzkOhFznmWxhWNpCeT4CSHYpNsg_x-3CC-70PocQh-QHYJukBi0nUwRD1kj4jVbtso8enN0QIIcL03ZTpfpzDgVxIN5yel53QHQ" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNi2ALJxvVsAM7lyAeqK9_pOiKQ94fw3Ge5hyxa2uajo7t0GivCiX402YP9Ld-k77BbOGq7KyXcBclBGcp5su_O6UP2XMjm0D9mv0rPF7iDQqsqxJ3BBslYTfIh-zOoEqJTm1coWmNAK6gYfQTiKEiawyNyyjhS_w3NX7zua2KD_TQdYB4c_FX2uCsMA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNi2ALJxvVsAM7lyAeqK9_pOiKQ94fw3Ge5hyxa2uajo7t0GivCiX402YP9Ld-k77BbOGq7KyXcBclBGcp5su_O6UP2XMjm0D9mv0rPF7iDQqsqxJ3BBslYTfIh-zOoEqJTm1coWmNAK6gYfQTiKEiawyNyyjhS_w3NX7zua2KD_TQdYB4c_FX2uCsMA=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFwersmHaN7p2CBYGhznJo7HUYfiT80--9EZjydulTJRW6UD3MkuFg6nIwbpIbd7MCK9gMKLgrQ5sDk8Fdnl616P0KzkOhFznmWxhWNpCeT4CSHYpNsg_x-3CC-70PocQh-QHYJukBi0nUwRD1kj4jVbtso8enN0QIIcL03ZTpfpzDgVxIN5yel53QHQ=w240-h320" width="240" /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Unpacking revealed the ninety six cells of electron storage with all the included bus bars and superstructure. Note the old blue GBS cells stacked against the wall.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvMjrp5UWj0Zy5ukZAC7ABsLoOxG6TOzCT_zU9pYYlCAonqmpuXD_nxtA__29SuIMa9lU0o40axDcS4HJ9vRX3PJqHHyAAlCsWPyJypqjCRTk0kOFeAMyRwQCHy0GsxXbriljqZqNdEPpgtORFoYdWQNjFox2JqcsFxQIpf6oNFj9w4Ok67KX_U-X7A/s4032/242374726_411481730332309_1431113280763778809_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvMjrp5UWj0Zy5ukZAC7ABsLoOxG6TOzCT_zU9pYYlCAonqmpuXD_nxtA__29SuIMa9lU0o40axDcS4HJ9vRX3PJqHHyAAlCsWPyJypqjCRTk0kOFeAMyRwQCHy0GsxXbriljqZqNdEPpgtORFoYdWQNjFox2JqcsFxQIpf6oNFj9w4Ok67KX_U-X7A/w480-h640/242374726_411481730332309_1431113280763778809_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctuqaEHF2yqX7e2_YPiBTsq88XTQ1mPM_Z6zbUamplGALNCXNl2fLbY2Y7lQMKQplnQJgg7Su7OYRa9tSLvtiYGfmFSDvkdOOAgJb4vfNbjfJOtWeEat_QsUhAftF2HNxnzhE_XnWGL8QTCViqri0m97jbiLzgrXigoForQqms-84fPezED4wjZ_S_w/s2576/242209753_3031315967107765_2816138764313926092_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1932" data-original-width="2576" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctuqaEHF2yqX7e2_YPiBTsq88XTQ1mPM_Z6zbUamplGALNCXNl2fLbY2Y7lQMKQplnQJgg7Su7OYRa9tSLvtiYGfmFSDvkdOOAgJb4vfNbjfJOtWeEat_QsUhAftF2HNxnzhE_XnWGL8QTCViqri0m97jbiLzgrXigoForQqms-84fPezED4wjZ_S_w/w400-h300/242209753_3031315967107765_2816138764313926092_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">Obviously this monolith won't fit, so reconfiguration is in order.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBOdqI066MFkBQMt61YgAes_oim5P4kADzoNatVnBNJMAW9Vqn_0iJum8_2Sh2dtvhvXeUreNECp0Poau9qp_klAIgCC7iXDsvGroBhzQ9eH3wCZkXeumNvIQOa8BFebGLpvtaEZa2dHkOKMZ7NDw6NeWBBLpIFffz0C0ot6roxrAqMhNKVB0F8Y9qQ/s4032/245384386_303067504563504_4919127951704135312_n.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBOdqI066MFkBQMt61YgAes_oim5P4kADzoNatVnBNJMAW9Vqn_0iJum8_2Sh2dtvhvXeUreNECp0Poau9qp_klAIgCC7iXDsvGroBhzQ9eH3wCZkXeumNvIQOa8BFebGLpvtaEZa2dHkOKMZ7NDw6NeWBBLpIFffz0C0ot6roxrAqMhNKVB0F8Y9qQ/w200-h150/245384386_303067504563504_4919127951704135312_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One long pack behind the seats</td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju9MUM-N_lQchmjCbdOQVgIFumiSIRVuLWfg0niRPuJkBoDGo-FqvLs_b-OhKRbDXN_24K4JMwLvvandxxUM3O5cb7vS0f11d_ZrMxvfyJJr5tLDgOFaXFMXiRryLY6zPfklT36hp5GGEoQhey8Iuxa85PUJgDE1d4ykCG3lzTCNteFs5q1Sdel4qMHg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju9MUM-N_lQchmjCbdOQVgIFumiSIRVuLWfg0niRPuJkBoDGo-FqvLs_b-OhKRbDXN_24K4JMwLvvandxxUM3O5cb7vS0f11d_ZrMxvfyJJr5tLDgOFaXFMXiRryLY6zPfklT36hp5GGEoQhey8Iuxa85PUJgDE1d4ykCG3lzTCNteFs5q1Sdel4qMHg=w320-h240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twin banks for the front</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was so pleased with the Thunderstruck transformation in the Porsche that I duplicated that setup for the MG. So here you see the TMS2500 charger in the front bay with the forward batteries installed and the Meanwell DC/DC alongside.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifF8gd9uteExmXhfyn6MGj3aLZXbmlt2jYkrM30hiyylxATsD7hWL97_aNsXE6UlWn85ObTnDMeg7jRXgZAhlWDFSNTSp_1y0CNQ5FcAJR3jKvso5-vFvDOlYCns7Kyl3IP3D2Dh16RYgNuIIZ0Q33Pc1BjIyxAgTPt2JbqoH26un6UvK5TpLegwmsUQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifF8gd9uteExmXhfyn6MGj3aLZXbmlt2jYkrM30hiyylxATsD7hWL97_aNsXE6UlWn85ObTnDMeg7jRXgZAhlWDFSNTSp_1y0CNQ5FcAJR3jKvso5-vFvDOlYCns7Kyl3IP3D2Dh16RYgNuIIZ0Q33Pc1BjIyxAgTPt2JbqoH26un6UvK5TpLegwmsUQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />Meanwhile, another opportunity interrupts ...</span></div>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-28176112355569038382023-06-12T14:07:00.002-07:002023-06-12T14:12:25.645-07:00In for a Dime, In for a Dollar Part Deux<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJ9buzYTRQ-XpNVP-LcvBF1_4GTqxFe2n-AmYIp_CTIaPsfKfmiLAz3AtclqmYC56qgElIBwrAFF7ui9VDmb-I-l6oEC2KBufP52LO6aKMKBSpxG30qRA_3ESWY-1MXVPLDlhLeQJ9MUzeaA5U0wvolrHTpg3rycztF02qSN1JeQ9xRNnbIdsbQw_qQ/s576/EVCC30.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="576" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJ9buzYTRQ-XpNVP-LcvBF1_4GTqxFe2n-AmYIp_CTIaPsfKfmiLAz3AtclqmYC56qgElIBwrAFF7ui9VDmb-I-l6oEC2KBufP52LO6aKMKBSpxG30qRA_3ESWY-1MXVPLDlhLeQJ9MUzeaA5U0wvolrHTpg3rycztF02qSN1JeQ9xRNnbIdsbQw_qQ/w400-h349/EVCC30.gif" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here it is almost another year later, with much to report and at the same time limited progress. We noted at the end of the previous post that the EVTV charge controller in the Porsche had failed and prospects for a direct replacement were dim. A little exploring turned up a charge controller from <a href="https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com" target="_blank">Thunderstruck Motors</a> that seemed to fit the bill with the added benefit that it managed the J1772 charge port as well as the DC/DC converter.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzDs1heE9D4yvRhkCDNqp-YAVqPzW3n9Rv0MpwFKZ841_B_3Zz1gonsnCzFjU1WLnPFMct75hx0e-_ATpZvcduCPkn6FOr9naPfk1hWzBPxjrazcrdh8ABawprXikv6iheswVKvf66Lrg7P_mO7IkzysSvDgzTKpVzR3w3wEXRALx9M8C-P1mDrthVg/s800/TSMonly.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzDs1heE9D4yvRhkCDNqp-YAVqPzW3n9Rv0MpwFKZ841_B_3Zz1gonsnCzFjU1WLnPFMct75hx0e-_ATpZvcduCPkn6FOr9naPfk1hWzBPxjrazcrdh8ABawprXikv6iheswVKvf66Lrg7P_mO7IkzysSvDgzTKpVzR3w3wEXRALx9M8C-P1mDrthVg/w400-h400/TSMonly.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>It listed support for SOME Lear chargers, so I forged ahead with a direct replacement for the fried EVTV charge controller. Turns out my Lear (Chevy Volt) charger is one that's not supported, so after an extended attempt to get it talking appropriately on the CAN bus (support from Thunderstruck was outstanding by the way), I threw in the towel and ordered the charger that the controller was designed for, the Thunderstruck TMS2500. This is a very impressive product: light weight, air cooled, very quiet, and it worked great first try.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEleG23bjBAK37882nPXT_FMFcWtyEjGzcTVnDLsDHqdIM8ZwyLrU1-_l4EvTB1EE_oZyHwtCpKuYj6sAT4Ou7ZOZ78PdjpjL0c1CYEbKqSUdjC46SC5LkBMQRdk5TLUsibBiPbD40MZjfezeWrl5x4iW2ZHZGROMmTWE5UgRc4lw4nr5dxxKMXfyIQ/s582/DisplayDDBMSC-S1_lork-4v.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="418" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEleG23bjBAK37882nPXT_FMFcWtyEjGzcTVnDLsDHqdIM8ZwyLrU1-_l4EvTB1EE_oZyHwtCpKuYj6sAT4Ou7ZOZ78PdjpjL0c1CYEbKqSUdjC46SC5LkBMQRdk5TLUsibBiPbD40MZjfezeWrl5x4iW2ZHZGROMmTWE5UgRc4lw4nr5dxxKMXfyIQ/s320/DisplayDDBMSC-S1_lork-4v.JPG" width="230" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">So why not go whole hog and add the BMS to keep tabs on the battery pack? Even Jack Rickard relented on his opposition to BMS's after having a Better Place pack like mine nearly burn his shop down. I added a BMS Controller with three satellites and sprang for the BMS Display. After installing all of that kit, I finally have the Holt Grail of instrumentation, a comprehensive real time view of the state of the battery pack. Installation was straight forward if messy, so this was a real opportunity to tidy up a lot of things that got grafted into the rear harness over the years. First thing was to consolidate the mid pack contactor, DC/DC fuse, and two control relays into a box where they are vastly more maintainable than the former location hanging underneath the platform.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTKdZKIONxgTvZAyr-L8AjTismBJNjWUg-YctQMLMA82SymMAbUkSyqdqqP9Q5kM43MZkxw4yOPByWQsWfCPuJc7Wl5eah1Oh1Li-ZJ1J4Ko9_OtBovzi9986egi56fgCYZX1zy8T3-6oC6ddOjx2rsKTFzBCRlZ_9lxw_I9aGbEdeHhpatfbpuYti_g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTKdZKIONxgTvZAyr-L8AjTismBJNjWUg-YctQMLMA82SymMAbUkSyqdqqP9Q5kM43MZkxw4yOPByWQsWfCPuJc7Wl5eah1Oh1Li-ZJ1J4Ko9_OtBovzi9986egi56fgCYZX1zy8T3-6oC6ddOjx2rsKTFzBCRlZ_9lxw_I9aGbEdeHhpatfbpuYti_g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-oejwJN0tmkw4TstaWyo-BBwChN5bjYWNXkKxOKAwiRdaVCt7YDzlAlVB7DZAvxKsgaIZq563O6q4giwaCv76EL69kuHp8GsncuczZtsHjGWNXxJN_hjH73P-zA6fN0c8w8Ke3urrkFgiQ2ogMu38JZNgmfdnKjVEye58sfft8aCoilfsx0-KXr5n3g" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-oejwJN0tmkw4TstaWyo-BBwChN5bjYWNXkKxOKAwiRdaVCt7YDzlAlVB7DZAvxKsgaIZq563O6q4giwaCv76EL69kuHp8GsncuczZtsHjGWNXxJN_hjH73P-zA6fN0c8w8Ke3urrkFgiQ2ogMu38JZNgmfdnKjVEye58sfft8aCoilfsx0-KXr5n3g=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Each positive connection plus one negative per harness gets a BMS lead which doesn't seem so bad until you realize that adds up to 104 leads for the 96 cell pack. <br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsLwFF2YMUgQUJEtQdP8N2e6vjTAZrH2kZSDqeL7LfvTmSK6k9nabrnUxqnsfeecpn8xwPxRxgPLUOBNlH05x1G1oebUOE2fRvPJV8238w1SD78KNoJPiqfL12Eb9Qa3zRNSbgZJs9o3BQvZ54lFvUBu8xBqStQC-U2nZ92xmkVE6VSyyxziIpIM5OQg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsLwFF2YMUgQUJEtQdP8N2e6vjTAZrH2kZSDqeL7LfvTmSK6k9nabrnUxqnsfeecpn8xwPxRxgPLUOBNlH05x1G1oebUOE2fRvPJV8238w1SD78KNoJPiqfL12Eb9Qa3zRNSbgZJs9o3BQvZ54lFvUBu8xBqStQC-U2nZ92xmkVE6VSyyxziIpIM5OQg=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">It gets a bit disorganized, </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrMdRkW6R1mlzu5b6a0q_tQ_7qG3nEHDG-OHzRHaonNKN6o_J519VeanmuimB2A2AtkBo3fPCGj3M-MOJU1_pQSJpaoR9TuskJj-bUneDwNWuoif4tlVv5x-b1I_7i0-aXdG6v2vS62vdEzSMvG_wQRN-PV5mcWu1kJvpqS5K8Whzv-MtZjElaiL1XbQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrMdRkW6R1mlzu5b6a0q_tQ_7qG3nEHDG-OHzRHaonNKN6o_J519VeanmuimB2A2AtkBo3fPCGj3M-MOJU1_pQSJpaoR9TuskJj-bUneDwNWuoif4tlVv5x-b1I_7i0-aXdG6v2vS62vdEzSMvG_wQRN-PV5mcWu1kJvpqS5K8Whzv-MtZjElaiL1XbQ=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">but nothing a few zip ties can't handle.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS10CrikPPV3JzVVw13BEiAiQZn1rrHWLmhqcTBKZKKYDI7oYpWfvUANRD1tqvIH9UK5zi_wT4OqMcpSfy9CkdHPz9hoVf5FeZ1OYECL9ndCceHhaJKR6NTFZ6kTUgbPfQo503aHe8AyFLjC3d-lP4n_flFwyhT7PH2b-S4oxLQxoYa8ueFpwRNE6GOA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS10CrikPPV3JzVVw13BEiAiQZn1rrHWLmhqcTBKZKKYDI7oYpWfvUANRD1tqvIH9UK5zi_wT4OqMcpSfy9CkdHPz9hoVf5FeZ1OYECL9ndCceHhaJKR6NTFZ6kTUgbPfQo503aHe8AyFLjC3d-lP4n_flFwyhT7PH2b-S4oxLQxoYa8ueFpwRNE6GOA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With everything in place it makes for an attractive installation.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />So after finishing up the job, what do you do the very next day? I say take it to a car show!</span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo5lceg7G3wBC6T82gvx2sNBb2_FncA9K3n3PAwGMqR_DI03AIfFWwtw87V2PTBUuFXBwBzNF0FPzF9RNz_SBH8WgRMkxslhWcaet5CZbHLvEenVdcTcStb13GhiVV1FA9zuW-5B4e9i3A7GnqP45xfNUzc2iEQPIuQyDWtj4eZ2J2EWN15eROqRlH0g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo5lceg7G3wBC6T82gvx2sNBb2_FncA9K3n3PAwGMqR_DI03AIfFWwtw87V2PTBUuFXBwBzNF0FPzF9RNz_SBH8WgRMkxslhWcaet5CZbHLvEenVdcTcStb13GhiVV1FA9zuW-5B4e9i3A7GnqP45xfNUzc2iEQPIuQyDWtj4eZ2J2EWN15eROqRlH0g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />Between the new Scott Drive Inverter/Motor Controller and the Thunderstruck charging system and BMS, the Porsche is a smooth ride with nearly all the kinks worked out. Meanwhile the poor MG has been languishing in the garage ...</span></div>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-43158198322586740202022-08-03T10:21:00.002-07:002022-11-28T13:00:44.566-08:00In for a Dime, In for a Dollar<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Has it really been over a year since I've posted? Unfortunately, it's been almost that long since both cars were on the road and drivable. Before we get to that sad tale, here's a glimpse of what transpired just before things went south.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWwea6z88DWrdhfGMw7O6ZoQNk45FLu7kCEP5i4OblLttLGFag1mEGuO6u-iK4y3eU_oyE1RAoSwXKSRJmL9g0_bNIOPzb49zBdChQxXAJYE-pii_7PYc5ZurC8iqMJcwJDyR6h5HYRmjl81D80TpnnxFX-dPCL5VUJKpHJfqCXTF54_6x0C-Cif1PNA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWwea6z88DWrdhfGMw7O6ZoQNk45FLu7kCEP5i4OblLttLGFag1mEGuO6u-iK4y3eU_oyE1RAoSwXKSRJmL9g0_bNIOPzb49zBdChQxXAJYE-pii_7PYc5ZurC8iqMJcwJDyR6h5HYRmjl81D80TpnnxFX-dPCL5VUJKpHJfqCXTF54_6x0C-Cif1PNA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">In June, 2021 I was invited to show the MG TD conversion at the ALT NRG show at the Palmer expo center. The TD was one of the vehicles representing the AustinEV chapter of the Electric Vehicle Association. The show was focussed on Alternative Energy (ALT NRG - too clever!). <br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Driving home, a couple of guys pulled up next to me at a stop light and asked if the car might be available for a video shoot for a media class at UT. Since I was a Radio/TV major myself in college, I had to help out. Of course all of our video back then was shot in glorious black and white on 16mm film.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Apparently the video story line involves a "Great Gatsby" era couple and my car looked sufficiently archaic to pass for something from the 1930's. </span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwLFSbBGcV1txynpLiE_oa5dsNmTwZfKqm5dGfNGS-lRdsHtbGpFFrdaAluKgaasFj4oreRgUXCNC_wxaaNqw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The black vehicle in front is the camera car with the videographer hanging out the back. They were all nice kids and I was happy to help out.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A little over a month later, I gat a call from a gentleman from Phoenix asking if the MG was for sale. Well, everything's for sale if the price is right and he didn't flinch at my asking price. He was in town on business the first week in August and came by to have a look. After a walk around and test drive, he was ready to bite. He took one more spin around the neighborhood and was a long time returning. I finally saw the MG creeping around the corner. He said something went "POP!" and he lost power. We had to push it up the driveway into the garage. Sorry, no deal.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After I pulled it apart, I found three battery cells had blown their pressure relief valves. After eleven years of faithful service, I guess it was time. After reviewing all my options, I decided to buy another Nissan pack from <a href="https://www.evtv.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EVTV Motor Verks</a>. This would entail some fancy configuring to make it work with the old Soliton controller and Netgain DC motor, so I bought some custom bus bars for putting two cells in parallel which would essentially cut the voltage in half while maintaining the capacity. New project, but soon interrupted ...</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So meanwhile, not to be outdone, the charge controller in the Porsche stopped working. Without that key bit of electronics, the charger won't charge the pack and the DC/DC converter won't charge the 12 volt battery. One had failed earlier and Jack Rickard had replaced it, but <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2020/09/plague-pestilence-and-passing-of-icon.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack has passed</a> and it was time to look elsewhere.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To be Continued ...</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-70005395449400162622021-06-10T14:10:00.001-07:002021-06-10T14:11:54.092-07:00Yet Another Fifteen Minutes of Fame<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span>In mid January, I was interviewed by <a href="http://revdup.life">revdup.life</a> and the finished video and <a href="https://revdup.life/2021/06/meet-fred-behning/" target="_blank">blog</a> were posted in May.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uty46DF96WQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="Uty46DF96WQ"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">We started in masks and quickly decided that it would be easier to understand if we dispensed with the face coverings. <a href="http://Revdup.life">Revdup.life</a> is telling the stories of people like myself who don't necessarily fit the stereotype of liberal tree-hugging green activists that are often associated with electric vehicles. While concern for Mother Earth certainly plays a role in the lives of many who advocate for clean electric vehicles, there is another group of people who don't just talk about it. We sweep out a corner of the garage and actually build something. And we discover the dirty little secret that the greenies can't comprehend: these things are FUN to drive!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you enjoy this show and tell.</span></p>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-90943965027247105592021-04-30T15:30:00.006-07:002021-05-06T16:34:01.521-07:00Brain Transplant<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZvogsYAZfdIG46CGHWXgoiTADEcDrtj4B93gVTs9fDgpWWAT77_2wPstYvXRzLHu8SN7VboWyyATbEjmNyb49tVPHEKdcBmpo8T9K0gawXwwqpIgzuC1nmCBSmD0RP9PXN7RnR2l1Nm_/s2048/IMG_6529.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZvogsYAZfdIG46CGHWXgoiTADEcDrtj4B93gVTs9fDgpWWAT77_2wPstYvXRzLHu8SN7VboWyyATbEjmNyb49tVPHEKdcBmpo8T9K0gawXwwqpIgzuC1nmCBSmD0RP9PXN7RnR2l1Nm_/w300-h400/IMG_6529.JPG" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">After the physical installation of the Scott Drive SD100, what remained was the configuration and customization. I had hoped that Jack Rickard had it dialed in with the correct parameters for the Siemens motor, but no ...<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I found that while <a href="https://evwest.com/catalog/" target="_blank">EV West</a> no longer carried the Scott Drive controller, they still had the software and user manual available for download (they've since taken it down). I loaded the control software and established the communications link from my laptop computer to the controller. So far so good. Then I made the fatal mistake of updating the firmware. That locked the controller up tighter than a drum and broke the communication link. What now?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">My friend Ed Clausen had successfully <a href="https://bmwelectric320i.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=113" target="_blank">upgraded his BMW</a> from its original DMOC to a Scott Drive, so we compared notes and figured I had uploaded incompatible firmware. He suggested that I contact Dr. Scott Osborne, the developer and principal of <a href="https://scottdrive.co.nz" target="_blank">Scott Drive</a>, directly for help.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jksRExf5sGNIqYR-KIc8NDPsF0YZmjTNjsZS8pE9s1J2cYwyaJWr9D7fjwp_xCPF7-JRnd3OwfbkNKRuuJl-lM8D_bCEsop3DTfOCMBTmh8BvXomNmEc0EaXIGyl0mp0ltjgl79o8qqX/s2048/IMG_6541.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jksRExf5sGNIqYR-KIc8NDPsF0YZmjTNjsZS8pE9s1J2cYwyaJWr9D7fjwp_xCPF7-JRnd3OwfbkNKRuuJl-lM8D_bCEsop3DTfOCMBTmh8BvXomNmEc0EaXIGyl0mp0ltjgl79o8qqX/s320/IMG_6541.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Scott immediately surmised that I had overwritten an EEPROM on the system board. He could send me a new one, but for less than the price of shipping I could buy an EEPROM programmer and flash it myself and avoid transit time as well. Amazon delivered my new <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CQQBGVK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">EEPROM programmer</a> the next day and after a typically interesting time finding and downloading the associated software I climbed the steep learning curve to become a barely competent EEPROM programmer.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9OAFyfwqMwvlhfGRIjTpHik7_uxhVcuPOE-Po-mmMihe0I3n6xkqLQVRWhpDzqZERR3CBzD9ojEGVc2Cyvi5RECVLMx5X187xiDIeWmop4BM5x31c8lRw38vUsC63vq6jXcCEzz8leQW/s2048/IMG_6539.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9OAFyfwqMwvlhfGRIjTpHik7_uxhVcuPOE-Po-mmMihe0I3n6xkqLQVRWhpDzqZERR3CBzD9ojEGVc2Cyvi5RECVLMx5X187xiDIeWmop4BM5x31c8lRw38vUsC63vq6jXcCEzz8leQW/s320/IMG_6539.JPG" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">First I had to remove the top housing from the controller. Happily it was well designed for servicing and could be removed without uninstalling the whole controller.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8tpOIWvgj1dr_hRbq3B4m5HcBzmASIrwbwJRG2iAUOmQiJUBh6Bxc4Lp4qaK4U7978IJ3Gv9i0CUfLIhKhiEuKsm96vUnuBf0JocSlb4iMDFaNvJAjiNNHTOOfzmyn-NXDq7VvBYDWvX/s2048/IMG_6533.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8tpOIWvgj1dr_hRbq3B4m5HcBzmASIrwbwJRG2iAUOmQiJUBh6Bxc4Lp4qaK4U7978IJ3Gv9i0CUfLIhKhiEuKsm96vUnuBf0JocSlb4iMDFaNvJAjiNNHTOOfzmyn-NXDq7VvBYDWvX/s320/IMG_6533.JPG" /></a></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let there be no confusion over the fact that electric vehicles are actually just big computers with wheels attached. I still had an old chip puller from my IBM Systems Engineer days, so getting the chip out and flashed was no problem.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Scott sent a new level of firmware for my old controller and it updated successfully. When I started to set the configuration, it was clear that the values were way out of range and pretty much random. Scott offered to do a remote link to my laptop from New Zealand and he saw that there were some issues with the firmware, so we'd need to give it another try after he debugged some of the code. Scott had to set up an old controller to test his firmware changes, then sent a new file, set up another remote session and dialed in all the configuration values. A quick drive around the block confirmed it was working well. I'll be fine tuning things for a while, but first impressions are that the Scott Drive is smoother than the DMOC and seems at least as good in torque and regenerative braking. I'll shoot a new drive around video, so stay tuned ...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">I must say that Scott was very responsive, given the time zone thing. I've done remote support, but never from halfway around the world. He had every right to tell me to get lost since I bought a seven year old used product that is by now lacking the improvements in the current model, but he was very helpful, even spending weekend time to set up an old controller so he could test his changes to the firmware. Many thanks to Scott for excellent customer service, a real class act!</span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">May 6 Update:</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today's ambient temperature was 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30C), so I ran some errands this afternoon totaling around 10 miles with two stops along the way. The internal temperature inside the car parked in the sunny parking lot reached 110 degrees (43.3C) so I'm guessing it was at least that under the hood. That would certainly put the old DMOC inverter into thermal limiting making me crawl home as a moving roadblock. Not so today! The Porsche ran the same throughout the trip which leads me to declare victory. Obviously I also need to do an extended run at highway speeds to verify, but I'm a happy camper. Still some fine tuning to do, but it looks like the Scott Drive has met my prime objective of making the Porsche a year round every day driver.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-32486994569452184222021-04-30T12:26:00.031-07:002021-05-02T05:28:12.571-07:00Heart Transplant<p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you've followed the evolution of the Porsche EV, you're probably aware of the cooling issues I had with the DMOC 645 inverter. Literally since day one, it would drastically limit current whenever the ambient temperature was over 90 degrees F, which is most of the summer and fall here in Austin. Winter and spring the car ran great, summer it was undriveable, moving away from stop lights at a snail's pace. I complained about it in my test drive video. Clip ends at around 12:02.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DAB2pUQ4-JU?start=680" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">I've revamped the cooling system and added capacity on </span><a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2017/06/cool.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">several occasions</a><span style="text-align: left;"> without success, and decided that if the car was to be a year round driver some drastic steps would be needed. After Jack Rickard passed away, I was randomly watching old <a href="http://www.evtv.me.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/vidarch.html" target="_blank">EVTV videos</a> and ran across one from 2014 where he was planning to test a brand new Scott Drive SD100 with a Siemens motor like mine, replacing the DMOC Inverter and GEVCU controller. Clip ends around 1:31:13.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SvufhOXfhxQ?start=5224" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwv9NABGPica6DCAh01Vl-v9ElNxr25frLAVEyhNIE9KMpSKALMUfgfvRKZfMEDitRFgAuKwlrh0idQ8PIAWsur1xkUiCAEJwAooS7Cc4F_eSdEs2uea87G9M93XvoC-KEqp2kSJOBGXtC/s2048/IMG_20201007_105056252_BURST000_COVER_TOP.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwv9NABGPica6DCAh01Vl-v9ElNxr25frLAVEyhNIE9KMpSKALMUfgfvRKZfMEDitRFgAuKwlrh0idQ8PIAWsur1xkUiCAEJwAooS7Cc4F_eSdEs2uea87G9M93XvoC-KEqp2kSJOBGXtC/s320/IMG_20201007_105056252_BURST000_COVER_TOP.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tagged and ready to ship from EVTV</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span>After a little research on the Scott Drive, it looked like a nice replacement for my dodgy DMOC. It was developed and manufactured in New Zealand but EV parts dealers in the US didn't carry it. Guessing that the shipping on a new one from half a world away would be prohibitive, I got in touch with Richard Flentge of <a href="http://evtv.me" target="_blank">EVTV</a> to see if the one from the video might be available. Sure enough, it turned up in the shop </span><span>and after the exchange of a couple DC/DC Converters and some $$$, it was on my workbench in October, 2020. </span></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12VOkj7grKOieoHUy7TP40F7_Qnzwh4T7NMzlFUWxWG81m-dloea4e5oZXyq68zJS8IZy7JK7amNYjB9eyjyg4QML5wRYHPpg5FP4zfd7JOWWkNU9IHh2vuD_xiXlbD213LljQeKg3K4k/s2048/IMG_6440.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12VOkj7grKOieoHUy7TP40F7_Qnzwh4T7NMzlFUWxWG81m-dloea4e5oZXyq68zJS8IZy7JK7amNYjB9eyjyg4QML5wRYHPpg5FP4zfd7JOWWkNU9IHh2vuD_xiXlbD213LljQeKg3K4k/s320/IMG_6440.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Scott Drive on my workbench</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;">I got the old DMOC and GEVCU removed and started working on the physical mounting for the new controller. 5/8" marine plywood will give a solid but slightly compliant platform with room for terminal blocks. Paint it black and it will disappear. I also took the opportunity to remove a bunch of old wiring and generally tidy up the under hood area. I'm quite pleased with the result.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBWiDdUFt1NoT-vp0KkgPmeIHOneq6SvuoE6Jfjr5LjR9_nakmUXjVil11JrT2BVsAIR75tpXcZF0d8wkEKmrwhsEEjs99XJjkIuHQbIUc7jaz7cc43Hzkuqlac3ediPiPfp3Lz8DO__e/s2048/IMG_6528.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBWiDdUFt1NoT-vp0KkgPmeIHOneq6SvuoE6Jfjr5LjR9_nakmUXjVil11JrT2BVsAIR75tpXcZF0d8wkEKmrwhsEEjs99XJjkIuHQbIUc7jaz7cc43Hzkuqlac3ediPiPfp3Lz8DO__e/w480-h640/IMG_6528.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Scott Drive is a handsome piece of technology and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">looks like it </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">was custom painted to match my motor bay. Part of the beauty is the integrated precharge circuit and contactor much like the Soliton1 controller in my MG TD. With integrated control electronics both the GEVCU and precharge modules are eliminated which makes for a much cleaner installation. Next we'll set the configuration, and that's a whole new adventure continued in the <a href="https://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2021/04/brain-transplant_30.html">next post</a> ...</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><p></p></div></div></div></div>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-26576263829589832012020-09-04T09:45:00.006-07:002020-09-05T02:33:07.047-07:00Plague, Pestilence, and the Passing of an Icon<span style="font-family: arial;">The last time I posted was way back in February, 2020 when I reported on the <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2020/02/fully-charged-live.html" target="_blank">Fully Charged Live</a> event. A short month after shaking hands and conversing at short range with 4000 people from around the world, the COVID-19 virus put that world into a state of suspended animation. Shelter-in-place orders, mandatory face masks and social distancing in public, school and business closings, and toilet paper hoarding became the new normal. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Six months later ZOOM has replaced the classroom and conference room. Things have relaxed a bit with limited retail and restaurant openings, but all of the musical ensembles I play in have cancelled their fall seasons. Also cancelled is the Fall car show season that I look forward to every year. Not this year. With no place to go, my EVs are languishing in the garage with trickle chargers on their 12 volt batteries so they don't brick on me. National Drive Electric Week is supposed to be virtualized - don't see how that's gonna work.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lNxaZdzjwm86ikJaviFOAFX51odpbGfhQEJH0ISl33SwHnZjnkM9snqbVjb5ox_Hi4XyUTtsGbOX_4QwsAt0dZRyifSl4FkXovuwQjBJIGGWODTmHaWO_0XdvHyOFf_H-2RiP-UM2UCz/s1109/Evccon2013-246.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="754" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lNxaZdzjwm86ikJaviFOAFX51odpbGfhQEJH0ISl33SwHnZjnkM9snqbVjb5ox_Hi4XyUTtsGbOX_4QwsAt0dZRyifSl4FkXovuwQjBJIGGWODTmHaWO_0XdvHyOFf_H-2RiP-UM2UCz/w273-h400/Evccon2013-246.JPG" width="273" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Jack Rickard at the EVCCon 2012<br />awards banquet with his trademark<br />yellow Crocs and shop towel</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Amid all this, we marked the passing of a guy who has been most influential in my EV journey. Jack Rickard passed away this week from lung cancer. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.semissourian.com/story/2831878.html" target="_blank">Jack Rickard Obituary</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I wanted to make the trip to Cape Girardeau, Missouri to pay my respects at his funeral Mass yesterday, but couldn't work it out. Happily, video of Jack's Mass and graveside service were posted for those of us who could not attend.</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jOIpSEiPzio" width="320" youtube-src-id="jOIpSEiPzio"></iframe></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I discovered Jack's web site, <a href="http://EVTV.me">EVTV.me</a>, after I started my <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/fredbehningsebugeye/" target="_blank">eBugeye</a> conversion, and continued my build in parallel with his Porsche Speedster project, gathering a huge trove of insight and information through Jack's weekly videos. The eBugeye was finished just in time to take it on what became an annual pilgrimage to Jack's shop in Cape Girardeau. From 2011 to 2015 Jack sponsored and largely funded the EV Conversion Conference (EVCCON), a gathering of EV conversion guys who responded to Jack's challenge to sweep out a corner of the garage, build something, and change the world one car at a time. We all became fast friends in the process. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6dLtFzv83B2nQLZ38lvUUBqZ48BdVRu4l1ZjOZ_AX3GidEEp738AfenthTxiJTSaEp5fzv0Hjgoht_pgf3Avf5W5W_iPziBgbYjDc6_1YbT4CZfG0JehIsHdL-b5TFI0jJWI7DFm22_Z/s1600/Fathers%2526Sons1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1600" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6dLtFzv83B2nQLZ38lvUUBqZ48BdVRu4l1ZjOZ_AX3GidEEp738AfenthTxiJTSaEp5fzv0Hjgoht_pgf3Avf5W5W_iPziBgbYjDc6_1YbT4CZfG0JehIsHdL-b5TFI0jJWI7DFm22_Z/w625-h414/Fathers%2526Sons1.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This gathering of father-son teams at the 2012 EVCCON was a special moment. </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.4px;">Jack said he had pictured 37 year old fathers bonding with their 17 year old sons through projects like this, but he never imagined it would be the 60 year old guys bringing their 80 year old Dads. We have lost several of the Dads from this group including my own, now Jack as well.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.4px;">After recognizing the success of Tesla, Jack declared victory in the sphere of electric vehicles and moved on to battery backed up solar power. His skills as a visionary, coder, and entrepreneur applied to everything he touched.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.4px;">My sincere condolences to Jill Rickard and the rest of the clan. Jack, thanks for the inspiration and practical insight. You have left behind an unforgettable body of work. Godspeed until we meet again on the other side.</span></div>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-17376519110910534222020-02-04T13:34:00.000-08:002020-02-04T13:57:21.715-08:00Fully Charged Live!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORURGfhbspH7Z7fnx9o0hCUNNKovziUShyzc_HwimGv2VH0oSas6HLPuhUj4ukfGYix5knmI0hzXCasLXalgJyFpm1kxDSQCYdQ3uKsO61ki8FszDlLH4itSC9T2IsOUoZxZPBHWYIBw8/s1600/83445757_773382873174911_4052978290103681024_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORURGfhbspH7Z7fnx9o0hCUNNKovziUShyzc_HwimGv2VH0oSas6HLPuhUj4ukfGYix5knmI0hzXCasLXalgJyFpm1kxDSQCYdQ3uKsO61ki8FszDlLH4itSC9T2IsOUoZxZPBHWYIBw8/s400/83445757_773382873174911_4052978290103681024_n.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/fullychargedshow" target="_blank">Fully Charged</a> Youtube program came to Austin for a live event featuring presentations, panel discussions, displays, and vendors all focussed on electric vehicles and renewable energy. They booked the event center at the <a href="http://circuitoftheamericas.com/" target="_blank">Circuit of the Americas</a> race track south of the airport. The <a href="https://eaa-1967.clubexpress.com/" target="_blank">Electric Auto Association</a> organized a display area for EV owners to show their cars and talk about the EV experience.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWD2JRbCx2z6cbbsUsjZZkHZejH3WLiU9OByHND09RqQS3aHZ90OO5fq4ggVLYajDhnCAdOjLTYoMk_m2Vi9aW71vPQm3ZKqr_6qPp8pBNJngQiQKGABi108FzgK15PEUdcPmMhDukgci/s1600/IMG_6212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWD2JRbCx2z6cbbsUsjZZkHZejH3WLiU9OByHND09RqQS3aHZ90OO5fq4ggVLYajDhnCAdOjLTYoMk_m2Vi9aW71vPQm3ZKqr_6qPp8pBNJngQiQKGABi108FzgK15PEUdcPmMhDukgci/s400/IMG_6212.JPG" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We had two thirds of the non-commercial conversions in the show and judging by the constant stream of people, there is still interest in converting classics to electric power. The track was open for testing, and there was constant roar from the racers. It made conversation a bit of a challenge, but I printed up spec sheets and flyers on both cars so I didn't have to explain the basics.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I got to say hello and shake hands with Robert Llewellyn, host of Fully Charged, during the setup day. We met in front of the Rivian display where he was posing with their new EV pickup/SUV. Unfortunately, he was under the weather and flew back to the UK that night, missing most of his own event. Hope he's feeling better soon. Despite his illness, he was very gracious and friendly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The show opened at 10:00am on Saturday and people were lining up for admission an hour before. I heard that the show was sold out with around 4000 attendees. Pretty good for the inaugural event on this side of the Atlantic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Also indoors was a very rare GM EV1, the car immortalized in the movie "Who Killed the Electric Car?" This one is an inoperable model on loan from a museum.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Electric Auto Association also organized ride-alongs with private owners, as well as a shuttle service to move attendees from the parking lots to the conference center. The ride-along and shuttle volunteers were mostly Tesla folks, so the silence of that operation was in stark contrast to the noise on the track.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The weather was spectacular all weekend and the event organization was first rate. I was happy to contribute in a small way and hope this becomes a recurring event. I had a great time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I was so busy that I didn't get a lot of photos, so many of the pictures on this page were borrowed from <a href="https://twitter.com/bobbyllew" target="_blank">Robert Llewellyn's Twitter</a> feed. Thanks Robert, wonderful show!</span><br />
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Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-70117156510133691432019-10-15T13:26:00.000-07:002019-10-16T07:35:42.782-07:00It's Showtime!<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's that time of year again for cooling temperatures (Low 90's!), autumn leaves (I wish!), and best of all CAR SHOWS! Three in row this year, all in the space of a month: three different points of emphasis, three different venues, three different kinds of cars, three different sets of really nice people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I decided this year to show the MG TD replica at all three events. The <a href="http://porscheev.blogspot.com/2015/11/on-road-again.html" target="_blank">Porsche</a> is a far more sophisticated build and way more useful as a means of conveyance, but just not that interesting to the casual observer. The MG is a basic and rudimentary EV conversion, but attracts all kinds of attention with its vintage style and classic good looks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The first show was the EV Expo hosted by <a href="https://smartchargeamerica.com/locations/austin/" target="_blank">Smart Charge America</a>, capping off National Drive Electric Week September 14, 2019. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Amidst a gaggle of Teslas, Leafs, and BMWs, a Jaguar and a Kia were these three EV conversions. Along side my MG were two customer cars from <a href="https://www.momentmotors.com/" target="_blank">Moment Motor Company</a> in Austin. Marc Davis is the owner and founder of Moment Motors and he brought an Austin Mini and a Porsche 911, both beautifully finished.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Next up was the 29th annual Texas All British Car Day at Centennial Plaza in Round Rock on September 29. Among blue-blood classic British vehicles, I was once again relegated to the "Special Interest" class. V8 powered MGB's and a very interesting Morris Minor pickup truck made up the rest of the class. It was a very beautiful Sunday and I had a great time visiting with all the British car enthusiasts. Sad to hear next year may be the last for this event - we're all getting older and so have our cars. Seems that younger folk don't have quite the interest and enthusiasm we have, and the registrations have been shrinking over the last several years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Too bad, I have participated in this event many times over the years going back to my Bugeye days. Sorry to see it go ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I traded my beloved Miata on a Honda Insight very similar to this one in the early 2000's and enjoyed getting over 50 mpg without even trying. It's rather a different approach from that taken by Toyota with the Prius: a 1 litre 3 cylinder 67hp gas motor drives the car with a 13hp electric "assist" motor that provides up to 36 lb-ft of torque on demand. The electric motor is powered by a 144 volt NiMH IMA </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">(Integrated Motor Assist - Honda's name for its hybrid technology)</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">battery pack that is recharged through regenerative braking. The key to its high mpg rating is its tiny size, very low 0.25 drag coefficient, and lightweight aluminum structure and body.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That aluminum structure might seem a bit fragile, but it's quite strong and here's where the wife comes in: she survived a head-on collision with a spinning SUV with her injuries mostly caused by the air bag. The crush zone crushed as designed with the passenger compartment unscathed. Even the doors and hatch opened and closed as if nothing had happened. The insurance company totaled the car, and I have missed it ever since.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But for now, this 2000 Honda Insight turned up on Craigslist over the weekend with only 57,400 miles on it. A quick test drive told me everything was working on this car, pretty much like a younger low mileage example, and it drove exactly as I remembered my original. The IMA battery had been replaced in 2015 and seemed to be working properly. It was a non-smoking car and while pretty dirty, it cleaned up nicely. Except ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It was a fleet vehicle for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation department and says so right on the doors. Someone tried to remove the graphics and gave up before the job was done. I expect a little patina on a car that has spent its twenty years exposed to the Texas sun, but I need to get rid of the civic advertising. WD40? Goo Gone? Compound and a buffer? Eraser wheel? Google presents so many choices ... just don't want to spring for a respray.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The net of all this is that the Insight is a car Beth is comfortable driving (she wouldn't consider the Porsche or the MG) for those days when her Prius is getting serviced or I need it to transport the grandchildren. It was a low cash outlay for a bridge from our Leaf into the Model 3 of my dreams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">While my new Insight is a low mile, low cost find, apparently there is something of a cult following for these cars among hypermilers and other eccentrics which has led to some outrageous prices and bidding wars on these things. The seller raised the price on mine after we arranged the test drive. He honored the original price he had posted since I was local with cash in hand. He decided to raise the price after he got a call from a guy in Indianapolis who wanted to fly down and drive home and said he'd pay up to $5000 if he'd hold the car for him. Happily no deal on that one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Will I be converting the Insight to a full EV someday? Maybe. It's been done, here's a <a href="http://registry.evtv.me/view/297" target="_blank">beautiful conversion</a> by Mark Bishop I saw at EVCCON (free registration required). I see examples of Insights with over 200,000 miles on them still going strong, so it may be a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It will replace the trusty JLD404 that has served so well for the last six years. Like the EVIC, it became invisible in sunlight. The JLD404 has the logic contained in the display, so it needs to be powered on full time to retain the cumulative amp hour data. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This was a fairly straight forward <a href="http://evtd.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-little-things.html" target="_blank">like for like replacement</a>, so the 1000 amp JLD404 shunt was swapped out for the 500 amp shunt/logic unit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Where the JLD404 displayed only one value at a time and had to be toggled from amp hours to run time to amps to volts, the new meter shows volts, amps, and run time simultaneously with the battery capacity gauge representing amp hours. Amp hour data can be seen on a detail view that also allows for configuration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Discovered that the inverse display really is visible in direct sun! That's good news since the top is rarely up on the evTD ... too much fun open air motoring.</span></div>
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">I found this little gem on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Function-Wireless-Voltmeter-Digital-VAT-4300/dp/B0B646WP2C/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=juntek+vat+meter&qid=1692788126&sprefix=juntek+vat%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-2" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and it seemed too good to pass up: a voltmeter/ammeter with simple amp hour counting to drive a battery gauge for a remarkable price and available in the US with free delivery for Prime customers.</span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">The illustration shows a USB connection from the shunt/logic unit to the display, but it also has a built-in wireless link. The font is a nice size and can be reversed (black on white) for better visibility. While it caps at 300 amps it has a 500 amp shunt. I have never seen over 300 battery amps on either the MG or Porsche, so at 400 volts it should be just right.</span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">You may recall that the PorschEV dashboard was built around an <a href="http://porscheev.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2016-01-14T14:14:00-08:00&max-results=7" target="_blank">EVIC</a> display for most of the system monitoring. As it turns out, there were several factors that have made it less than optimal as I lived with it for the last three years. First, it is very difficult to see in any kind of sunlight. The only time it's really visible is during night driving. Second, since I revamped the <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2017/06/cool.html" target="_blank">cooling system</a>, the temperature read-outs have been largely irrelevant. If I need to check the temps, I can access the wireless GEVCU data from my iPhone. Third, while it accurately displayed the pack voltage, the amp hours and battery capacity display never worked correctly and for reasons I fully understand and accept, were not going to get fixed. Finally, after reconfiguring the GEVCU for full power, I learned that the Siemens motor had plenty of torque to essentially go direct drive. I wired in a switch for electronic reverse and simply leave the transaxle in fourth gear. That makes the rev counter display uninteresting. The net result is that the EVIC display was not adding much value to the driving experience.</span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">Black paint makes the base disappear. The speedometer was mounted in the center with the Volt/Amp meter on the right and the air conditioning control to the left. You may recall that I originally placed the <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2017/07/chill.html" target="_blank">AC controller</a> on a windshield suction mount because there was no room on the dash. Now it's nicely integrated and in the line of sight.</span><br />
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">You may also recall that I cobbled together a <a href="http://adventuresinevland.blogspot.com/2017/01/porschev-charge-monitor.html" target="_blank">charging display</a> for the rear of the car so I could keep tabs on charging progress. That required an extra contactor, a shunt, a couple of relays, and a box to mount the display and hide the spaghetti wiring. Oh, and it burned out pretty regularly. Not terribly expensive, but not the kind of reliability you'd want for a plug and play function. </span><br />
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Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-42127323407483987212018-10-28T10:31:00.001-07:002018-10-28T10:36:27.206-07:00Neglect is the sincerest form of ...<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Neglect is the sincerest form of saying "Everything's going great!" Sorry I haven't posted in such a long time, but there's not much interesting about just driving and enjoying </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">family fleet of EVs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Autumn season brings a couple of favorite car shows to display the conversions. First up was the Texas All British Car Day show in Round Rock. While the evTD is a mongrel: German chassis, Chinese Batteries, with US content being a body from South Dakota, motor from Illinois, and controller from Florida, most of the chrome is genuine British MG parts. It does personify the essence of British motoring so the show organizers let me in, but relegated it to the "Special Interest" class where we were surrounded by MGB's with monster V8 engines. Beautiful workmanship all around and I must say we were right at home and attracted a nice crowd to the outskirts of the show.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> A week later was the IBM Car Show held to promote the Employee Charitable Contributions drive. It was a gorgeous day with most of the cars owned by other retirees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311640462807283294.post-23895964229991245542018-02-20T12:36:00.000-08:002018-02-20T13:05:30.660-08:00Mechanical Stuff<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Has it actually been over six months since my last post? Time flies when you're having fun. Not really a lot to talk about, just incidental nuisances with things unrelated to the electric nature of these cars plus a few minor electrical glitches. For instance:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The driver's side door handle on the Porsche broke. I mean broke as in "thirty year old metal fatigue". Replacements are available but a bit pricey. The good news is that it can be installed without disassembling the whole inner door panel. Unfortunately, no photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On the MG, the steering box was the only moving part that wasn't replaced when we did the conversion and it's become pretty obvious that it should have been. What started as a vague off center feeling in the steering became a scary lack of response to steering inputs. A new steering box was the order of the day and fixed that situation right away. It's nice to have the car go where you point it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">After </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I replaced the wonky steering box on the MG I was enjoying a test drive when I smelled a hot plastic electrical smell. Back in the garage I noticed that the Battery Management System had lost touch with a block of cells and after major disassembly found a burnt cell board and a main board that had oozed a bunch of silicone all over its housing. I know - Jack Rickard told me so - but after six years in service, I </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">finally </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">removed the BMS and bottom balanced the GBS pack.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">After six years, the GBS pack is still at full capacity and reasonably well balanced. So now, BMS free one day at a time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The MG now has the drivability issues sorted out just in time for Spring weather outings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Sadly, after doing the freon charge the compressor just sat there, inert and stupid. Can't know for certain, but I suspect that it was a victim of a known issue that I failed to account for in the initial installation. That makes me inert and stupid. Here's Jack Rickard's explanation in the first twenty minutes or so of <a href="http://media.ev-tv.me/news081310-1280.mov" target="_blank">this video</a> from August 13, 2010. In short, the compressor's input capacitors work their little hearts out trying to run the car's motor! Except mine never blew a fuse, just burned out the inverter that's built into the compressor after two years of unprotected exposure to the traction pack. Expensive lesson learned.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Thanks to Jack Rickard and Bill Bayer for shipping my replacement so quickly! This time I may have erred on the side of excess caution, but I completely redesigned the A/C circuit to include a spare contactor I had in a box of stuff and a 400 volt 100 amp diode to prevent any outbound current from the A/C unit. Since the compressor and charger share an input line from the battery pack, both are protected. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Speaking of harm's way, I had to crawl deep under the dash to pass the wiring through the firewall. I had fished some of the earlier wiring for the charger and dash gauges through without doing the contortionist routine and noticed that they were dangling in the path of the accelerator pedal mechanism and in some cases showed signs of chafing on the insulation. Another complete rework was in order and that slowed things down considerably. I'm happy with the results and especially happy that this time the compressor fired right up and pushed cold air through the vents as it was meant to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Probably more important, the chilled air blowing through the vents felt very comfortable and made the car a lot more civilized. The compressor is almost inaudible when running and its sound is masked by the radiator fans. In this short test, the motor and inverter temperatures held at around 39C, so the heat exchanger in front of the radiator didn't seem to have any effect on the running gear. Tomorrow we'll stress it a bit more and mix highway miles with some local traffic. It's forecast to be another 110 degree day, so we'll get a good sense for what it can do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I chose an Intellitronix digital GPS speedometer for the Porsche conversion mostly because it complemented the blue theme on the Andromeda EVIC display. <a href="http://porscheev.blogspot.com/2015/11/a-pinch-of-this-dash-of-that.html" target="_blank">Click here to see that post</a>. After it was installed and the car was on the road, I began to have second thoughts. It took a long time to lock in on a satellite and begin registering at all, and there was a significant lag in the display when accelerating or decelerating. It was mostly good at reporting speed if you kept it steady, sort of suggesting an average.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A couple of months ago, it gave me an excuse to replace it. First one and then another LED disappeared from the right digit. That made it a little hard to read, but with some imagination you could guess. Twos and fives are a challenge, though. Reading the online reviews, I've learned that this is a common problem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have used <a href="http://www.speedhut.com/" target="_blank">Speedhut</a> custom gauges in both the <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/fredbehningsebugeye/build-progress/01-08-26-2011-dashboard-and-12-volt-controls" target="_blank">eBugeye</a> and the <a href="http://evtd.blogspot.com/2012/07/dashboard.html" target="_blank">evTD</a> and they have been superbly accurate and reliable. They're custom built and you can configure a huge number of variations; font, text, needle, and background color, even custom logos. I toyed with the idea of a blue palette, but instead opted for a look that's pretty close to the original Porsche gauges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Even though both our Prius and the Leaf have digital speedometers, I still prefer an analog display with a needle that tells at glance both what speed you're doing and the rate at which it is changing. The Speedhut speedometer locks onto the GPS satellite quickly and registers speed in real time. It's actually quite satisfying and works simply and with no fuss. I consider it an upgrade and don't miss the old one a bit.</span>Fred Behninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13519100383417732149noreply@blogger.com0