[EVDL] Cell Tower Interference

2023-06-23 Thread David Heacock via EV
I have converted a 1985 Avanti to an EV and with the current LFP battery pack I have a reasonable range of about 100 miles.  Everything works well with different components from different sources.  However, one problem I have yet to resolve is what appears to be interference from Cell towers whi

Re: [EVDL] Cell Tower Interference

2023-06-24 Thread David Heacock via EV
Wow, a lot of good information and help.  Makes me think I might be able to solve the problem.  I replied to all and it looks like this is going to the Discussion List.   I'll need to read over the information and let everyone know.  I just went over to the tower location this morning and left

[EVDL] Aptera Accelerator Program / Video

2023-08-15 Thread David Heacock via EV
As an unpaid Ambassador for Aptera, just someone who believes in this vehicle and the core principle of efficiency, I wanted to mention they currently have about 44,000 pre-orders.  However, If you are an accredited investor you can invest at least $10,000 and get on the list to be for one the f

[EVDL] Aptera Accelerator Program

2023-08-16 Thread David Heacock via EV
From my last post I guess I can not copy and paste an address so I will type it here to see what happens.  For the Accelerator Program   Accelerate | Aptera | | | | | | | | | | | Accelerate | Aptera Accelerate | | | | -- next part -- An HTML attachmen

[EVDL] (EVDL)EV charging is changing

2023-09-05 Thread David Heacock via EV
It is interesting to note in all this discussion of charging that Aptera, long before the OEMs decided to go with the Tesla plug, actually submitted a petition for adoption of the Tesla plug nationwide.  Of course, most people thought that was a stupid idea and figured it would never happen.  Ho

Re: [EVDL] (EVDL)EV charging is changing

2023-09-07 Thread David Heacock via EV
Seems like a lot of comments about the Aptera so first I would say the Aptera is not a motorcycle, it is classified as an autocycle which has features such as three wheels, a steering wheel and the driver is enclosed.  It is probably true that in many states it is considered as a motorcycle for

Re: [EVDL] (EVDL)EV charging is changing

2023-09-10 Thread David Heacock via EV
/WLTP numbers, but I can sort of believe that it could manage 100 wh/mi.  The humble 1992 Solectria Force, a well-designed Geo Metro conversion, managed 150 wh/mi, though not on the highway.  On 8 Sep 2023 at 0:28, David Heacock via EV wrote: > it is classified as an autocycle which has feat

[EVDL] EV Distance Record Smashed

2023-09-14 Thread David Heacock via EV
Yes I know this is a very controlled situation and is not a vehicle that would be purchased by the public but taking a look at the numbers and doing some comparison with say the Aptera one might think the concept is promising.   Efficiency is a key component, same general shape, drag coefficient

[EVDL] Right to Repair Tesla vs Aptera

2023-09-19 Thread David Heacock via EV
Seems like there are discussions on who actually owns a Tesla and it reminded me of something Jack Rickard of EVTV said may years ago and he was a big Tesla fan.  I think it was something to the effect that Tesla seems to think they own the vehicle even after they sell it to the customer.  If I

Re: [EVDL] Right to Repair Tesla vs Aptera

2023-09-21 Thread David Heacock via EV
e Hart via EV wrote: > David Heacock via EV wrote: > > ...Tesla seems to think they own the vehicle even after they sell it to > the customer. > > ...a lot of talk about customer right to repair [but then block their > ability to do so] > > It isn't just Tesla. All manu

Re: [EVDL] Right to Repair Tesla vs Aptera

2023-09-23 Thread David Heacock via EV
nical issues as much as possible.   On Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:08:27 AM PDT, EV List Lackey via EV wrote: On 21 Sep 2023 at 3:13, David Heacock via EV wrote: > being an Ambassador for Aptera I was wondering if anyone would object > to sharing this information with Apter

Re: [EVDL] I destroyed an A123 26650 by shorting to the case.

2023-11-28 Thread David Heacock via EV
Well I think I can do you all one better, or worse as the case may be.  I had eight A123 86 volt, 5 kWh battery modules in my electric conversion and managed to accidentally leave the key turned on overnight.  Result, at least four of the modules developed one parallel cell group of three cells

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla cuts 3 major departments

2024-05-06 Thread David Heacock via EV
Let's make Elon the Vice President under Trump and have him in charge of eliminating waste in our government. Can you even imagine how our country would benefit?  Just give him two years.  Just sayin.   On Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:57:20 AM PDT, Rush via EV wrote: I highly recommend t

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla cuts 3 major departments

2024-05-07 Thread David Heacock via EV
John Lussmyer via EV wrote: On 5/6/2024 8:35 PM, David Heacock via EV wrote: >  Let's make Elon the Vice President under Trump and have him in charge of >eliminating waste in our government. Can you even imagine how our country >would benefit?  Just give him two years.  Just

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Troglodyte Toyta

2024-06-22 Thread David Heacock via EV
Cool.  I always thought the idea was to reduce or eliminate the "pollutants" coming out the tail pipe?  Is there now only one acceptable way to do that?   I remember not so long ago a podcast from Europe where the big EV fan guy was saying Aptera's petition to have a standardized plug like the T

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Troglodyte Toyta

2024-06-22 Thread David Heacock via EV
06:50:22 AM PDT, paul dove wrote: The global warming contributor is CO2. A lot of countries put a tax on manufacturers who produce products that release CO2. That is what carbon neutral means no CO2 emissions. On Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 08:43:53 AM CDT, David Heacock via EV wr

Re: [EVDL] Aptera ditches in-wheel motors.....

2024-07-25 Thread David Heacock via EV
No massive design needed, they had already planned for this and changed because the single motor system is more easily available.  Actually I never wanted the AWD version because the Aptera would make an excellent tow vehicle behind an RV and with just the front wheel drive a small lightweight