Thomas W. Dowling
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If you live in California, check this newly-announced $5,000 rebate. http://energycenter.org/index.php/incentive-programs/clean-vehicle-reb ate-project Tom Dowling From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of paul doe Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 9:07 AM To: S10...
paul doe
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:06:59 -0700 (PDT)
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??? The "information limbo" continues as we approach the projected December 2010 launch date.? The price is undefined even though previous articles mentioned a $25k price (these are now claimed to be unsupported by Nissan).? The battery pack is no longer going to be "leased" a...
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Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:44:08 EST
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Hello Richard I will not disagree with your statement it would be best to have a cell balancing. There are a lot of drivers out there running them as is. One I know well has over 8000 miles in an OEM Ranger. The only other option right now is lead and it is not inexpensive for...
Ken Vadnais
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:26:23 -0800
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I can see how the batteries could fit in the enclosure in this fashion if they were no larger than the NiMH ones. However some manufacturers do not recommend connecting their Lithium batteries in parallel because the protection mechanisms won't work correctly in the case of a...
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:15:31 -0700
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:32:47 EST
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Hello Kevin As Jeff stated electronics is not one of my strong points. Since you have a lead truck my belief is some where around 60 Amp hours the BMS is going to shut down charging. It will allow a little more for balancing on some charge cycles but it should shut down. With...
Jerry Pohorsky
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:42:45 -0800
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Howdy, Richard Hatfield is currently doing an upgrade of his S-10E from NiMH to Thundersky cells. He is using the 40 AH cells with two cells in parallel x 4 of these pairs in series to replace each NiMH module. This way, he ends up with around 80 AH capacity from each pair and...
Ken Vadnais
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:23:53 -0800
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I am wondering the same thing Kevin is: has this actually been done to an S-10? I'm currently going through my NiMH pack screening and rejuvenating the batteries, so my pack enclosure is open and on the garage floor. I have some 100 AH LiFePO4 batteries from another project as...
McMullin, Kevin
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:12:03 -0500
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I only have 1500 miles on my new pack of lead acids, so probably not right now. But has someone successfully installed LifePo4's in the S10E? I could figure out mounting and wiring, but is there a software change or any charging issues? What is used for battery management, (BM...
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Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:14:15 EST
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I am trying to get a feel for how many would be seriously interested in upgrading to LifePo4. Price around $1.10 Per Ah you pick the size cell. This price would cover shipping and import fees to the United States. Don -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment...
rayan ghazal
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 20:07:26 -0800
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Thanks to all for your patient advice! I received the Tech2 without a manual and subsequently tried to work through the process in the void of technical information. I was finally able to get a copy of the manual and could see then that the hinged door at the top of the Tech2...
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Sat, 6 Mar 2010 03:00:32 EST
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I have shipped to everyone who has paid. I still have a couple left if anyone wants one. Don -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/private/s10-ev/attachments/20100306/7896936a/attachment.html>
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Sat, 6 Mar 2010 02:58:45 EST
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If anyone wants one I still have some left. Don -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/private/s10-ev/attachments/20100306/aeb7dd22/attachment.htm>
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:20:32 -0500
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Thanks Dave, My truck is lead acid. I have had the convenience charger die on me and have fixed it. It has been dependable ever since. The outside temp was about 38 so I tried to just put my hand around the Ambient sensor this morning, to warm it, but it still tried to heat th...
Dave Skweir
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:04:50 -0800 (PST)
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Kevin , I'm not sure if you've read in the archives but there has been a lot of discussion about the limitations of the 120 volt convenience charger . There were only designed to charge lead acid EV1's and S10's , they won't work on a NiMh vehicle because of the lack of power...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:41:00 -0500
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Does anyone know where the BPCM gets its temp info for charging the battery pack? Pack sensors or the ambient sensor in the grill. Here's my issue... If the ambient temp is below about 40, there is a, "Thermal Request", to heat the pack to allow more efficient charging. Also,...
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Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:08:15 EST
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Scanned all Craigslist ads in USA for Tech2 reporting results. There are many others listed these were just the lowest. Don GM Scan Tool TECH 2 - $1500 (DFW) _http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/ele/1614970917.html_ (http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/ele/1614970917.html) GM tech 2...
Thomas W. Dowling
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:10:41 -0800
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From: bruce tomb [mailto:[email removed]] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 8:09 AM To: [email removed] Subject: help Hello, I sent in a request for help on our project on the 22nd, and it was never posted. Please let me know if there is a problem. Thanks, Bruce I have pasted in o...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 13:19:53 -0500
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I'm sure you're aware of this group? http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/uselectricar/ Kevin McMullin ________________________________ From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Lowe Brothers Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 12:08 PM To: [email removed] Subject:...
Lowe Brothers
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:07:37 -0500
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Hello all. Keep up the good work. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a list or group on the US Electricar Electric S-10? From what I can gather it a remarkably similar platform to the GM truck, but I suspect a lot of the good information you guys trade around would...
Michael Anzalone
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:53:38 -0500
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I hope nobody ever needs this information, but here's how to properly tow an S10E: http://www.lieaa.org/s10/Towing.pdf I copied this information from my owner's manual and put it all on one page so that it could be printed out and kept easily accessible. While my owner's manua...
Rayan Ghazal
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:27:56 -0800
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Hello All, I searched the Archives and tried to find answers before writing. Earlier this year we finally purchased a tech 2, we finally pulled the trigger on what I thought was a fair price (buy it now)and did not want it to get away. I unfortunately assumed it had the softwa...
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Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:49:03 EST
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I think someone all ready addressed the best way to do this with a used Tech2. Is have them plug it in and find the vehicle listed. When I contacted the manufacturer buying a new unit the S-10 EV was there but that was 6 years ago. The used ones out there are going to be hit a...
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Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:35:03 EST
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Did the following question get an answer? Don I am preparing to remove the NiMH battery pack from my S10.= Does anyone have suggestions on preparing the NiMH batteries for removal and storage? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... UR...
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Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:56:23 EST
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This was posted on another EV list. I found it very interesting figured many of you would as well. Don _http://evworks.com.au/tech/ThunderSkyVsSkyEnergy/_ (http://evworks.com.au/tech/ThunderSkyVsSkyEnergy/) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbe...
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Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:51:54 -0700
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Marcos Peixoto
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:12:16 -0800 (PST)
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S10 owners, Convenience charger at eBay for $395 buy it now Check item 260552281157 Marcos -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/private/s10-ev/attachments/20100223/e6bf1344/attachment.html>
Robin Sam Ku
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:27:07 -0700
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Don, List, Good advice. I contacted the seller this morning and he replied "I still have the item but a few people are interested so I am going to take the highest offer". There is another fellow on ebay (racerbrown) that deals in Tech 2 scanners. Prices range between 2600 (eb...
Michael Anzalone
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:29:29 -0500
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Hello, I recently purchased a 2008 Chevy Impala, and would like to update the software in my Tech2 so that I can use it with this vehicle as well as my S10. Can anybody offer any information on how to do this? Thanks in advance, Michael Anzalone =D~ =D~ =D~ =D~ =D~ =D~ =D~ =D~...
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Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:33:36 EST
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Hello Robin If your going to do a long distance buy I would get an email from the seller that the item does work. Then make payment using either Visa or MasterCard though PayPal. Not doing the above would put you at great risk. You could end up buying a non working unit or sen...