Here's a picture of my engine bay, where is yours?
#231
I'm using 98 3.2V lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4) cells, for a total system voltage of 313.6V. The cells are 60 amp hour, so my system's total energy is about 18.8K watt hours.
I started a thread in the new members section that gives more info: https://mustangforums.com/forum/new-...7-e-stang.html
I started a thread in the new members section that gives more info: https://mustangforums.com/forum/new-...7-e-stang.html
#234
You're right, I'll have to be careful -- that's why I won't use first gear.
Also, I'm able to program the motor's controller to keep things within certain parameters, so it won't get out of hand.
There are some great videos of EVs at drag races -- look them up on YouTube, it's pretty cool stuff.
Also, I'm able to program the motor's controller to keep things within certain parameters, so it won't get out of hand.
There are some great videos of EVs at drag races -- look them up on YouTube, it's pretty cool stuff.
#236
I figured the speed controller could be programmed for max amp draw.
Im sure you did the math...the batteries will never pay for themselves when cost is measured against fuel prices right? 5k+ worth of lithium right?
How do you plan to charge them and at what C? You have a total of 60 Amp hours right? Im guessing the lithium-iron is rated for 1c recharge with 20C discharge...Finally what about balancing cells do you have a balance system setup?
Keep us posted...good stuff.
-Gun
Im sure you did the math...the batteries will never pay for themselves when cost is measured against fuel prices right? 5k+ worth of lithium right?
How do you plan to charge them and at what C? You have a total of 60 Amp hours right? Im guessing the lithium-iron is rated for 1c recharge with 20C discharge...Finally what about balancing cells do you have a balance system setup?
Keep us posted...good stuff.
-Gun
#239
I figured the speed controller could be programmed for max amp draw.
Im sure you did the math...the batteries will never pay for themselves when cost is measured against fuel prices right? 5k+ worth of lithium right?
How do you plan to charge them and at what C? You have a total of 60 Amp hours right? Im guessing the lithium-iron is rated for 1c recharge with 20C discharge...Finally what about balancing cells do you have a balance system setup?
Keep us posted...good stuff.
-Gun
Im sure you did the math...the batteries will never pay for themselves when cost is measured against fuel prices right? 5k+ worth of lithium right?
How do you plan to charge them and at what C? You have a total of 60 Amp hours right? Im guessing the lithium-iron is rated for 1c recharge with 20C discharge...Finally what about balancing cells do you have a balance system setup?
Keep us posted...good stuff.
-Gun
These batteries have a max charging rate of 3C and max discharging rate of 3C (constant) / 10C (pulsed). I have a 20A charger, and I'll typically only use about 1/2 the energy (i.e. drive only about 30 mile/day) so recharging should only take a few hours -- and I'll be able to quick charge at home (on a 240V outlet) in half the time.
The car will also have a battery management system (BMS) to ensure the cells stay balanced during discharge (the smart charger will keep them balanced during charging). I'll also have a monitoring system to track cell voltages and make sure everything's good.
By the way, so we don't hijack this thread, I started an EV build thread in the classics section. I'll cut-and-paste this post and we can continue there.
Last edited by sailfish11; 02-27-2009 at 06:18 AM.
#240
Well since it looks like the last time I posted in this thread was about a year and a half ago, and I moved the pictures around it's time to re-post.
Original I6 200cid (Rebuilt)
First V8 302 cid (Out of a donor car, blew up on me)
Current V8 302 cid (Rebuilt)
Original I6 200cid (Rebuilt)
First V8 302 cid (Out of a donor car, blew up on me)
Current V8 302 cid (Rebuilt)