Size Does Matter-Electric Vehicle Battery Sizes
Everyone of us have used batteries in the course of our everyday lives, whether consciously or unconsciously. With the recent trend of miniaturization, we often completely forget that batteries are everywhere. Until they stop working, that is! It's a little different with larger high-powered batteries. They are used and recharged and require maintenance. With the coming of the electric vehicle as a viable driving alternative, the conversation must soon turn to the realities of the electric vehicle battery. Of immediate concern are capacity, size and weight.
Now this article has as its focus the size of electric vehicle batteries. For example, a standard vehicle battery is measured in inches (9 x 12 x 7). The car battery market is well established and at the present time, size is inextricably tied to capacity. A real issue is power for acceleration and maintaining speeds above 10-15 mph which require lots of amperage (Amps). So, in the case of electric cars, more capacity means more amps and more amps require more electric vehicle batteries. This is where size plays a part; it's about the space required for sufficient battery storage.
However, size is not the only challenge with the use of electric vehicle batteries. With our existing technology, with size comes weight and this further complicates electric vehicle efficiency. Starting with a car full of batteries leaves little room for people, additional payloads and everyday shopping items. We're already used to golf carts; now we're seeing the two seater electric vehicles coming into our cities. We haven't solved all the challenges yet, but the process has finally begun - people are now considering driving electric vehicles, battery issues aside. Alternative lifestyle isn't just for hippies anymore.
The opinions of people are now changing, with growing concern about environmental impact, economic sustainability and the rising cost of dependence on oil-based fuels. All these factors are playing their part in what could become a great national transformation. Hybrids are bridging the gap while an old industry reinvents itself. Eventually the electric vehicle battery issues will resolve themselves. Meanwhile, go for a nice quiet stroll and think about what a quiet, peaceful ride in the fresh air would be like. You never know, we might even enjoy slowing down to stop and smell the roses.
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Electric cars of the future.
Mitsubishi Motors will sell its imiev EV beginning in 2009. In 2007, Miles Electric Vehicles announced that it would produce a highway-speed all-electric sedan named the XS500. In early 2008, Dodge announced an electric concept car called Dodge Zeo. In May 2008 Nissan Motor Company announced plans to sell an electric car in the US and Japan by 2010. Other automakers like Fuji Heavy Industries are testing versions of electric cars, and General Motors and Toyota are working on battery-powered vehicles that have small gasoline engines for recharging.
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It’s Smart To Drive Electric
Innovative and unlike any other, smart cars are still demanding our attention and proving that despite being small they can keep up with the bigger brands in terms of what they offer us the consumer.
The Smart's compact and unique appearance is still turning heads and influencing a smile amongst drivers, or even a laugh amongst some critics! It is now set to raise an eyebrow or two and reignite the stir that the manufacturer created when it first appeared on our roads 12 years ago back in 1998, by introducing a new generation of the quirky roadster- soon to be available in electric! Introduced as the Smart Electric Drive.
Smart are set to once again take the first innovative step forward - leaving the pack behind - get ready to witness the new generation Smart, the introduction of the quirky roadster in electric! Introduced as the Smart Electric Drive.
Just like your mobile phones, laptops, camera's and other electronically charged everyday necessities your Smart Electric Drive will need a full recharge of about 8 hours, and will drive for up to 84 miles between charges. The plug can be found in the familiar petrol cap position... makes sense! Free electricity is also being provided by some London boroughs.
The electric smart has a few advantages in comparison with its petrol run sister, the new drive has zero CO2 emissions, no engine noise, does not need any engine oil, like other Smarts there is no need for road tax. The Electric Drive can also save its driver up to 80% in fuel costs in comparison to the already highly economical smart fortwo.
So Smart have kept to there word by minimizing impact on the environment, how do they achieve on the cars fun aspect? Well with fun, health and safety (unfortunately) has to be addressed, with a full complement of Mercedes-Benz safety we can rest assure that any fun will be safe! The smart Electric is as quick as tame lightening, achieving 0-30 in an impressive 5.8 seconds however the motor is limited to a top speed of 62 mph at least health and safety will be happy, so I suspect no outside lane driving. Its appearance how ever is standard Smart- charming, amusing, and entertaining. It drives stably but has also been described as exhilarating!
Since 2007 100 Smart electric drives have been trialed, if all goes well you can look to buy from 2012.
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Learn the Wonders of Electric Vehicle Kits
Where can I get good electric vehicle kits? What is an electric vehicle conversion? These are just some questions that come into the minds of those who are looking to convert their vehicle from harmful gas guzzlers the environmental saviors. Anyone choosing to convert their car should be awarded somehow. Actually now that I think about it people do! The government credits people for driving clean, but that is another story.
Electric vehicle kits are not hard to come across, but knowing how to actually convert the car may be harder than you think especially if it is your first time. This is why if you are considering converting, you should do your research on where to find quality equipment, or you can just purchase a manual that can tell you where to get the tools, and give you instructions on how to literally convert your car yourself.
What are electric vehicle kits you ask? The answer depends on where you actually get the kit. The The simplest conversion kits only have a compatible controller and a nice motor. You'll probably need some more items before you're ready to test drive your new electric vehicle on the pavement. These items you may or may not have in your garage already.
There are a variety of kits which include; DC kits, AC kits, custom kits, deluxe kits, kits for specific types of cars, universal kits, and basic kits. Which one should you use? If you are new to electric vehicle kits you should go with a DC kit. This type of conversion kit is simple, readily available and cheaper. There are some cons, but regardless this is a good place to start.
Getting electric vehicle kits that are easily compatible with your vehicle is essential if you want to save hundreds of hours working on your car. Rewiring, building up and taking apart, and building up and rewiring, and taking apart over and over again. But if you are willing to go through grueling, boring, motivation-killing work, then by all means go right ahead. I'm sure you will be satisfied finding a kit that fits your car much better than not.
If you have a car that is not on that list of ready made kits, you will need one of the universal electric vehicle kits. This kit is designed for your car's approximate size and weight. If you don't have a shop with a lot of spare scrap metal bits lying around, you'll probably be happiest with one of the deluxe universal electric vehicle kits rather than one of the basic electric vehicle conversion kits. The basic kit presumes you already own the materials for your own construction of your boxes and mounts and wiring. The deluxe kit comes with everything you need.
Although converting your car may not be that simple, you can definitely make it a nice garage project with your friends. You will ultimately save tons of money, get some credit from the government and save the environment. I would say it is a win win situation.
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