Re: Best vehicle for distance & utility. More specifically.

["William Korthof" <wkorthof@earthlink.net>]

The long distance vehicle might be a good application for 
Nickel Iron batteries. Nickel Iron has an energy density 
of about 50% better than lead acid. Their main drawbacks 
are limited power density and slightly higher maintenance 
requirements. But on a vehicle with a 2,000 lb (+) battery 
pack, the batteries are going to see a lighter loading, and 
a longer-flatter discharge. And compared to flooded PbA 
batteries, the NiFe would probably not need quite as much 
attention. That might make Nickel Iron batteries appropriate. 
The other advantages of NiFe, as I recall, are ability to 
accept abusive charging and deep discharge, and extremely 
long lifespan. I think over 100 miles might not be too difficult. 



/wk





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> From: Lawrence Rhodes <bassoon@jps.net>
> To: ev@listproc.sjsu.edu
> Subject: Re: Best vehicle for distance & utility. More specifically.
> Date: Saturday, February 27, 1999 2:46 AM
> 
> I was hoping to hear from someone that had actually put together a long
> distance EV with lead acid batteries.  I have heard of some small trucks
on
> this list that go far.  How far (really) What does it take?  I'd like to
> know.  Thanks.
>