Re: [EVGRAY] If I were going to build an EV, I would definitely go with a Pious transaxle.

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Hi Gerry,
That's exactly the sort of thing I have been  looking for, but a little further than 50 km would be good.

I've got a great solar system of 96 panels giving me 24 kw over 3 phase at 8 kw per phase and even in the rain I can get 7 or 8 kw and the same on a dull day, so I won't have any trouble charging a car like that.
Because I haven't been able to find an EV for sale I started toying with the idea of building one.
I want one that can go at least 60 to 80 km if possible.
My nearest town to Canowindra is Cowra, 30 km away.
George

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 Subject: Re: [EVGRAY] If I were going to build an EV, I would definitely go with a Pious transaxle.
   
    Hi George,A few years back I bought an ex factory used Mitsubishi PHEV from a dealer.I get between 40 to 50Kms off each home charge.Enough for about 2 to 3 days shopping around here.
It takes 12KW or maybe a little more to recharge the Lithium Ion batt from standard 240V 10A power point.About 5 hours. (At 25 cents per KWH it's less than $5).
I use 18 on roof solar panels on house to recharge it during sunny days. Last week we reached a new high of 43 KWH in one day from the panels.
Sometimes only about 10KWH or less if overcast.
Haven't purchased gasoline for approx last 3 months, about every 6 months the system in the car forces me to put half a tank of fuel through it to keep things lubricated.
I put a mod chip in the car to keep petrol motor from starting when in "eco" mode is selected.Chip cuts out under sudden acceleration allowing petrol motor to kick in again.
Hate to think what a replacement Li battery might cost, maybe over $10K here?
Anyhow I really like the silence and absolute smoothness of the electric propulsion.Plus I sometimes tow a trailer with it.... not many hybrids can do this.
I don't have ability knowledge or skill to build an EV but I admire those who do.
Gerry




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