tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561724511855475366.post4430922539460773711..comments2021-08-31T22:38:55.162-07:00Comments on Electric VW Bus Blog: Work in Progress.Sorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05162391297018173722noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561724511855475366.post-38497396449572105402009-08-12T11:00:17.688-07:002009-08-12T11:00:17.688-07:00Lead batteries are the way to go if you aren't...Lead batteries are the way to go if you aren't independently wealthy or have a major sponsor. Plus they are 98% recyclable and there is a very efficient and available recycling infrastrucure already set up.Philip Cackahttp://www.hawthornpics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561724511855475366.post-2598201460278107012009-06-22T09:43:10.664-07:002009-06-22T09:43:10.664-07:00P.S. Its not only the lithium batteries you need, ...P.S. Its not only the lithium batteries you need, but also a good battery managment system, Otherwise you end up frying your pack. I will have to stay with lead for a few more years.Sorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162391297018173722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561724511855475366.post-44179522440626369562009-06-22T09:41:39.350-07:002009-06-22T09:41:39.350-07:00The Lithiums are still expensive, probably over $2...The Lithiums are still expensive, probably over $25,000 just to get close to the lead acid pack I have now. There is also very little support for them and I have heard many people that are dissapointed with the performance of their lithium packs. It just isn't available to regular humans like me yet, maybe soon (fingers crossed)Sorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162391297018173722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561724511855475366.post-83053941131737905182009-06-22T08:13:28.774-07:002009-06-22T08:13:28.774-07:00I have a question. I Know that it would be much mo...I have a question. I Know that it would be much more expensive and harder to get the batteries for but i was wondering have you considered possibly using lithium ion batteries? I think they weigh less and would provide you with a better longer lasting charge.<br />-austinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561724511855475366.post-30140418365169397262009-05-31T05:01:47.888-07:002009-05-31T05:01:47.888-07:00Cool project. :D
You've actually got me wanting to...Cool project. :D<br />You've actually got me wanting to do this myself now. Damn you! *shakes fist* =PUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325581870122395424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561724511855475366.post-80108729567430971662009-05-26T09:35:15.652-07:002009-05-26T09:35:15.652-07:00Adam, It is a 73. I chose that year because it is...Adam, It is a 73. I chose that year because it is one of the first with disc front brakes to help stop all that extra weight.Sorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162391297018173722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561724511855475366.post-81279054103353053852009-05-26T09:04:18.667-07:002009-05-26T09:04:18.667-07:00Soren,
This is great stuff. Thanks for sharing.
...Soren,<br /><br />This is great stuff. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Can you tell me what year the bus is?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Adam<br />http://www.ilovevwbuses.com<br />http://twitter.com/ilovevwbusesAdamhttp://www.ilovevwbuses.comnoreply@blogger.com