Stephen Weitz
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:36:23 -0700
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I have found early morning charging (cool temps.) and only charging to 3/4 capacity will keep the A/C from going on. You might be able to use conductive charging and not worry about temperature issues if you follows these rules. However, you still have the "state of charge" in...
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Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:41:30 -0700
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Gil posted an answer to this question back in July. http://helminc.com had (may still have) the '98 service manual (GMET98ST) but not the '97. On 10/22/07, Burtis Dickman <[email removed]> wrote: > > I'm interested in finding a service manual for a 97 S10-EV. Can anyone > help...
Kevin Kayden
Sat, 20 Oct 2007 21:19:28 -0400
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Recently Jeff Thomas talked about Aerovironment's separate simultaneous Battery Management System for PbA batteries, and sharing the data bus to update the state of charge. So I was wondering if it was possible to have a dual PbA pack? You would use the first pack, located ins...
Joshua Tomel
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:30:25 -0400
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Gil, I'm going in for replacement not conversion, and I wasn't really keen on bringing it up here on the list, but since you brought it up here, and let the cat out of the bag, I might as well talk about it. As most of you know and those that don't can look through the archive...
Daniel Eyk
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:24:20 -0700 (PDT)
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Jeff, I read your post here and the one following. Do you have any idea what these S-10's go for at the auction? I am new to EV's. One man I know of in Portland, Oregon, has one that I believe would be like these. The biggest thing for me would be to arrange shipping out to th...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:32:38 -0700
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Hi, Joshua-- RPM means Reduced Power Mode. It'll go no faster than 25 on the level and it won't climb a decent hill. Quite a bother when it happens on the freeway, as it used to do often with our truck's old PbA batteries. Back then I had to go the long way around to get home...
Jeff Thomas
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:25:05 -0700
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Gentlemen, the S-10EV utilizes a sealed battery box with active refrigeration for pack cooling. Whereas the Rav utilizes passive cooling only. During charge, the S-10EV pack temperature is limited to 87 degrees F in order to maximize charge energy, efficiency, and battery cycl...
Marcos Peixoto
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:55:11 -0700 (PDT)
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Gil, Here is a detailed setup - similar to Doog's: http://www.evnut.com/docs/rav4evpfc50.pdf Marcos Gil Dawson <[email removed]> wrote: From listening to Doug Korthof's description, the plug-in he's using brings the energy in through the regen port, so the amount can be as sma...
Gil Dawson
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:19:01 -0700
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From listening to Doug Korthof's description, the plug-in he's using brings the energy in through the regen port, so the amount can be as small as you like, a trickle, even. No need for 220V 30A. Anyone have a reference for the details? --Gil At 7:42 P -0700 10/14/07, [email r...
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Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:42:38 -0700
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Here is a video of someone that has converted their RAV4 EV to use direct plug-in http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=peW8kl-jpHc Has anyone tried this with an S10EV? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steven Lough <[email removed]> Date: Oct 11, 2007 12:04 PM Subject: [s...
Tom Dowling
Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:27:09 -0700
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-----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Noel Adams Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 9:21 AM To: [email removed] Subject: Re: [RAV4-EV] Support Fairfax charger public access Just a note on Marc's letter in case anyone was planning...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:40:42 -0700
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Pat-- There is a smaller/lighter charger, the large paddle GenII+, but the cable to the paddle is of a tuned length that won't quite reach from the charge port to the truck bed, so there's no place to put it. Mounting the charger on top of the engine hood would meet the caqble...
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Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:19:41 -0700
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Is there a charger that is available today that is smaller/lighter than the wall/floor mounted magna-charger that could be built in to a 1998 S10EV NiMH? Regards, Pat -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://five.pairlist.net/mail...
Paul Peavyhouse
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:52:09 -0700
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Indeed, Jeff's ride is cherry pimp! :) Pv On 9/25/07, Jeff Thomas <[email removed]> wrote: > > Hi Chris, > the S-10EV was a fleet vehicle, and so it was stripped of features. > The Maroni (window sticker) noted even the most basic stuff as > "features", and all were shipped in...
Chris Reeves
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:30:01 -0700 (PDT)
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Hey Jeff, I've already added locks, mirrors and windows. Looking for bucket seats. Chris Jeff Thomas <[email removed]> wrote: Hi Chris, the S-10EV was a fleet vehicle, and so it was stripped of features. The Maroni (window sticker) noted even the most basic stuff as "features"...
Jeff Thomas
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:53:17 -0700
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Hi Chris, the S-10EV was a fleet vehicle, and so it was stripped of features. The Maroni (window sticker) noted even the most basic stuff as "features", and all were shipped in the same basic configuration, except for batteries (PbA or NiMH). The PbA was $35k, and NiMH was $45...
Paul Wicker
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:04:10 -0700 (PDT)
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Although I don't have the order form for the vehicle, I believe all the 1997 and 1998 S10 electric pickups were built with manual windows, manual locks, and manual mirrors, there may be conversions out there, but I have not seen or heard of any. Chris Reeves <[email removed]>...
Jeff Thomas
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:46:43 -0700
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A quick telephone call to the manufacturer disclosed that their product probably *will not* work with the S-10EV. But you're welcome to buy it, and try it, and possibly eat it. Not likely they'll accept a return. That's why they want you to check the compatibility list first....
Stephen Weitz
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:38:43 -0700
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Could the carchip be used to monitor the batteries? What about error codes and warning light information? Jeff or Bryan..... any idea? Stephen in Oakland On Sep 19, 2007, at 12:23 AM, [email removed] wrote: > > Have any of you tried one of these CarChips with an S10EV? > > See...
Jeff Thomas
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 09:04:43 -0700
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Please change the battery anually, regardless of it's estimated life. A new battery is a cheap investment over the cost of a replacement APCM. Jeff Sent from my hacked iPhone using T-mobile... On Sep 3, 2007, at 8:55 AM, "Joshua Tomel" <[email removed]> wrote: > Guys, > What i...
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Sat, 1 Sep 2007 18:18:44 -0700
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The OEM S10EV that we know and love is a direct result this great man. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: [email removed] <[email removed]> Date: Sep 1, 2007 3:13 PM Subject: [seva] Paul MacCready had passed on... To: [email removed] It is with great sorrow that I i...
Jeff Thomas
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:38:16 -0700
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You can purchase Prestone DexCool (in the silver gallon jug) at most any auto supply. The non silicated DexCool is identified by an orange dye color. Check the operation of your coolant pump. If it's original, it's probably bad. Look for a strong stream entering the reservoir...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:27:00 -0700
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Paul, and others; the S-10EV battery box is a sealed unit using a blower driven recirculating air system. No provision was made on the S-10EV for a fresh air source, outside of the parasitic losses encountered at the docking manifold. Under no circumstances should the system b...
Steve Hawkins
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:38:11 -0600
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Hi Don, Thanks for that information. I am in the market to purchase a s10e and am talking with a gentleman who has one that is missing the battery box and splash pan. Before making an offer I need to determine how hard it will be to find a NiMh box, the cost, and determine wha...
Bill Palter
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:35:40 -0700
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There are a lot of aftermarker fiberglass panels designed for S10's. You might be able to replace the bed, fenders and hood.....You also could just pull off the bed and make a lightweight flatbed out of plastic panels. Also there are fiberglass kits to make it look like a 30's...
Paul Peavyhouse
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:45:19 -0700
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When I visited EVBones back in Nov 06, I helped Jeff to swap out the bed of my truck. I couldn't believe how heavy that thing was! The bed looks fairly standard and designed to hold much more than the 900 pound towing capacity of the truck. Since I already have a nice bed line...
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Tom Dowling
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:12:15 -0700
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Sad to say, but the EAA is not interested in Gen I floor-mount chargers. They are too bulky, heavy, and hard to handle, and don't have any significant parts that we can use. Tom Dowling EAA Charging Infrastructure Manager From: Jerry Pohorsky [mailto:[email removed]] Sent: Wed...
Jerry Pohorsky
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:56:49 -0700
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Hi Bruce, This is sort of a dinosaur charger originally designed for the EV1. It can still be used with the handful of Chevy S-10 EVs that are still on the road. Most drivers of that EV prefer the smaller wall mount chargers, however. I am sending a copy of this reply to the S...
Niel Nielsen
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:26:06 -0500
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Pat, This is a NiMH vehicle, right? If the vehicle sits for a long period without charging, the SOC gauge will be signifcantly incorrect. (due to the self discharge of the batteries) The batteries will be significantly lower in charge than the SOC gauge says after weeks of not...