Re: Charging telemetry data--take 1

[Seth <vze3v25q@verizon.net>]

I would definitely use this as a training pack.  In the meantime, learn
how to charge batteries and control your charger as best you can.  And
leave $70 in the glovebox for that rainy day tow truck fund.

Seth

Christopher Zach wrote:
> 
> Mmm.... Interesting data points, thank you.
> 
> I took a detailed look at the telemetry. At full blast the system was
> dropping to 290 at 60amps (full throttle reverse), and 275 at 120 amps (max
> full throttle fwd up max grade).
> 
> As for the date, I haven't dropped the pack yet. However I am willing to
> guess that they are the ones that came with the car, and are thus 1994
> vintage (ie: *old*).
> 
> The verdict might just be that the pack is a hopeless little basket case.
> Still, 30 miles of range is enough to meet the orig objectives (drive to
> parent's house with the kids, 22 mile trip). I might just want to consider
> this to be my "training pack" and concentrate on babying it as I learn to
> drive an EV. Then in the fall I can drop the pack and replace it with a
> shiny new something (with knowledge about what makes a "good" pack and how
> to drive it).
> 
> Any other comments are totally welcome and appreciated.
> Chriss