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May 2010
The Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association (LVEVA) will meet on the third Saturday of each month during 2010. Meetings will be held at the Clark County Library on 1401 E. Flamingo Road from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Members will be displaying their own electric cars and answering questions before and after each meeting.
Calendar
2010
May 8 EV Conversion Workshop
May 9 – 12 AF & V Conference and Expo at Rio Hotel and Casino
May 15 Monthly Meeting
June 12 EV Conversion Workshop
June 19 Monthly Meeting
July 2 Boulder City Damboree and 4th of July Parade
July 17 Monthly Meeting
August 21 Monthly Meeting
September 18 Monthly Meeting
October 16 Monthly Meeting
November 20 Monthly Meeting
December 4 Santa’s Electric Light Parade Boulder City
December 18 Monthly Meeting
Contents:
-- LVEVA Educational EV Conversion Workshop Updates
-- Lou Gagliano and His 1988 Mitsubishi Truck EV Conversion
-- Nissan Leaf Pricing Announced – Available Through Local Dealerships
-- GM Volt Meeting 40-Mile Electric Range Goals and Ramping Up Battery Production
-- Federal Tax Credits Still Available for Electric Car Purchases and EV Conversions
-- LVEVA Members Exhibit Electric Cars at Earth Day Celebrations
-- AF & V National Conference and Expo at Rio Hotel and Casino
-- Green Riders Travel Cross Country on Electric Bikes from California to Pennsylvania
-- Project Better Place Launches First Battery Swapping Station for Tokyo Taxi Service
-- Delphi Teams With ClipperCreek to Develop Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles
-- EV Conversion Tips - Installing an Electric Vacuum Pump Brake System for EVs
-- Grassroots EV Donates $100 for LVEVA Award to Encourage EV Turnout
-- Help Design North America’s Next Electric Car
-- Tesla Motors Update
-- New CAFÉ Mileage Standards No April Fool’s Joke
-- Bonneville Salt Flats Electric Racing Announced for September 2010
-- LVEVA DVD Reference Library
-- EV Repairs and Service
-- EV Conversion and Fabrication Support
-- EVs and EV Parts for Sale
-- “Watts Happening” Publication Credits and Contact Information
LVEVA Educational EV Conversion Workshop Updates
LVEVA Board of Directors members Bill Kuehl and Jon Hallquist are leading an EV Conversion Workshop that will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, from 8 AM to noon. All LVEVA members are invited to participate in this conversion project.
During 2008, Bill Kuehl received a donation of a 1986 Pontiac Fiero for use by the LVEVA in a conversion project. Jon Hallquist, manager of GrassrootsEV.com in Las Vegas, had arranged the acquisition of a Netgain Warp electric motor and also donated a Curtis motor speed controller, throttle potentiometer box, contactor and other EV parts to the effort. Batteries for the battery pack were donated by Grassroots EV and the Free Energy Store.
During the monthly chapter meeting on June 20, 2009 several LVEVA members offered to volunteer their time for the conversion project as part of a Special Interest Group (SIG). It was agreed that this group would meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, from 8 AM to noon, to put together the EV conversion. Highlights of Sessions 1 through 3 were shown in the LVEVA August 2009 “Watts Happening” newsletter. Highlights of Sessions 4 and 5 were shown in the September 2009 “Watts Happening” newsletter. Highlights of Sessions 6 and 7 were featured in the October 2009 “Watts Happening” newsletter. Session 8 was chronicled in the the November 2009 “Watts Happening” newsletter and Session 9 was presented in the December 2009 newsletter. Session 10 was presented in the January 2010 newsletter. Session 11 was presented in the February 2010 Newsletter. Session 12 was presented in the March 2010 newsletter. Session 13 and 14 were presented in the April 2010 newsletter. Once the Electric Fiero conversion is completed, all the sessions will be consolidated onto a web page at the LVEVA web site.
Some notes were sent by Bill Kuehl in preparation for session 15:
Wednesday, April 7, 2010:
I had not driven the 1986 Pontiac Fiero since last Saturday, just before Easter. I went to drive the Fiero on Tuesday, April 6th, and found that the 12-volt auxiliary battery was completely dead. Nothing worked.
I connected a 12-volt charger to the battery. It took all day and night to recharge it all the way back up. This morning, I started checking to find out where the current drain was coming from.
I found out that there was a positive drain through the DC-to-DC converter from the positive 12-volt battery connection. I had installed an inline fuse to the DC-to-DC converter to protect it. When I pulled the fuse out, I got a spark. In checking across the fuse connection, I measured a 12-volt reading with my meter.
I had finished connecting the DC-to-DC converter after the general membership meeting in March. The DC-to-DC-converter draws a certain amount of energy from the 120-volt traction pack when the keyswitch to the car is turned on, and steps down the voltage so that it will continually charge the 12-volt auxiliary battery as it is being used to power all the peripheral electric and electronic equipment. Even though it draws power from the 120-volt system while the car is operating, the DC-to-DC converter’s internal electronics isolate the auxiliary battery and peripheral equipment from the to the 120-volt traction battery pack that supplies high voltage and current to the motor speed controller and electric motor. However, the electronics of the DC-to-DC converter connected to the auxiliary battery also seemed to be draining current from the auxiliary battery when the 120-volt traction battery pack power source was disconnected from the input side of the DC-to-DC converter after the car was switched off.
After the auxiliary battery was recharged, I drove the Fiero out to do some shopping. On this trip, I got 30 miles of range from the traction battery pack. After returning home, I plugged in the Russco charger, pulled out the fuse from the DC-to-DC converter to disconnect it from the 12-volt auxiliary battery, and got a spark while pulling it from the fuseholder.
The next engineering task for this project is to wire an “on/off” switch or relay to connect and disconnect the DC-to-DC converter inline with the auxiliary battery. That way, it will not deplete the auxiliary battery when the car is not being driven.
Today I also installed a 12 volt gauge so I can keep an eye on the charge in the 12 volt battery.
Session 15 (April 10, 2010):
The location of this special workshop session was changed to gather at LVEVA President Lloyd Reece’s garage to work on his Lectra Motors Centauri with the hopes of fixing a motor speed controller problem that had disabled his electric commute car. Lloyd’s Lectra Motors Centauri was manufactured in 1981 at a local shop on South Valley View Blvd. in Las Vegas. The original 30-year old Cableform motor speed controller, that drives the electric motor from a 120-volt lead acid battery pack, was originally used in electric motor conveyor equipment for mining operations. It was built ruggedly to survive harsh work environments and its Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) electronics can continue to run the Centauri electric motor during the hot Las Vegas summers that can exceed 110 degrees.
Problems were found with the brush holders in the early Prestolite motor. The rivets attaching the brush holders to their mountings were centered in very close proximity to where the brushes actually passed under spring tension. After inspection, we found that there are rivets in the middle of the brushes that hold the pigtails in the brush. Under heavy current load, the rivets had arced and welded the brush to the inside of the brush holders. Bill Kuehl drilled into the brushes, got them freed up, and removed them from the brush holders. He then replaced them with new brushes.
Bob Brandys also did some nice spray painting work on the inside of the motor compartment to give Lectra Centauri a copper sheen. Nice artwork, Bob! Lloyd is planning on painting the outside of the car to match that color, as well.
During the next two weeks, Lloyd was able to reinstall all the components into his vehicle and get it running, so that he could attend the UNLV Earth Day presentation by April 22nd.
Continued 1986 Pontiac Fiero Testing (April 17, 2010):
Bill Kuehl drove the 1986 Pontiac Fiero to the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium, where the LVEVA was exhibiting EVs at “Party for the Planet”, a green lifestyle celebration in conjunction with Earth Day events the following week. Bill logged 14 miles from his home to the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. After the event, he tested the Fiero for the first time on the highway at speeds exceeding 50 mph continuously to see how it would perform:
“After I left Mandalay Bay, I drove up the on ramp onto interstate highway I-15 and headed north to check out the car on the freeway at higher speeds.
When I was turning on the curve leading to the I-15 north on ramp, I noticed a flash of sunlight coming from the windshield, and then I noticed a crack in the middle of the windshield about a foot long towards the rear view mirror.
I reached a speed of 45 miles per hour in second gear before I entered the traffic on I-15 and shifted to third, then accelerated to 55 MPH, and merged into the traffic. I continued accelerating up to 62 MPH. When I went through the Tropicana underpass, I felt the front of the car start to shimmy a little to the right and left. Then, I had to brake and slow down, for the traffic ahead of me was slowing down to 45 MPH before I got to the Flamingo overpass.
While braking suddenly and hard, the car exhibited a slight pull to the left.
The traffic picked up again after the Flamingo overpass and I accelerated to 55 MPH, going
over the Spring Mountain overpass. After that, I accelerated up to 60 MPH again and
noticed a shimmy vibration again in the front end. The steering wheel did not have any vibration or movement.
I slowed to 55 MPH to exit off I-15 at the Sahara off ramp, drove to Industrial Road, then to Martin Luther King Blvd, and on home. There was no problem turning and, when going slower on the residential streets, I got a positive feel while turning the wheel back and forth.
I also noticed a clicking sound on the right side of the car, as I had the windows down. When I would put the brakes on, the clicking sound would go away. I believe the brakes pads are worn down and causing the clicking that I hear.
The car needs some more work on it…”
Some of the remaining work to be done on the 1986 Pontiac Fiero:
1. Installation and wiring of 20 battery regulator circuits, mounted on printed circuit boards, to balance chemistry between battery cells and prevent battery pack overcharging. By balancing the batteries in the pack at the high end of each battery’s charge cycle before discharging the entire pack, this practice will prolong the life of the battery pack through many consistent charge/discharge cycles.
2. New coat of red paint applied to the outer body of Pontiac Fiero.
3. New windshield or repair
4. Troubleshooting of problems related to vibrational noises at higher speeds
5. Replacement of worn brake pads.
The next EV Conversion Workshop session is scheduled for May 8, 2010 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Admission to the EV conversion workshop is free to all LVEVA members.
Annual dues for the Electric Auto Association (EAA), that includes local LVEVA chapter membership, is $45 per year and includes newsletters from both the national organization and local chapter as well as access to all events. Local LVEVA chapter-only membership dues are $20 for adults and $15 for senior citizens. Free LVEVA chapter membership is available to students with valid student I.D. cards.
For more information and directions to the EV conversion workshop, contact
Bill Kuehl at: (702) 636-0304
Lloyd Reece at: (702) 524-3233
Jon Hallquist at GrassrootsEV.com: (702) 277-7544
Lou Gagliano and His 1988 Mitsubishi Truck EV Conversion
Lou Gagliano and his family EV conversion project for a 1988 Mitsubishi pickup truck were profiled in the April “Watts Happening” newsletter. Work on the truck has continued through the month and on April 10th, it embarked on its first short maiden voyage under electric power around the block near the home where Lou, his father Evan and his family have been converting the truck. After getting the battery charger installed and wired correctly, Evan then tested the battery pack, so that Lou was able to drive the vehicle and get a temporary license for 30 days at the DMV. This would allow them to continue driving and road testing the vehicle while fine tuning all the electrical and mechanical components. They would then be prepared for final inspection by the DMV to receive license plates for the truck as an electric vehicle. During the rest of April the family continued to prime, sand and repaint the body with a final coating of teal color that will give the truck a “green” eco-friendly look. The team will also install a vacuum pump brake assist system and a DC-to-DC converter that will keep the 12-volt auxiliary battery system and its peripheral electrical components operating with backup power from the main 120-volt traction battery pack.
The 12-volt system in the truck provides power to the headlights, running lights, windshield wipers, radio, keyswitch contactor circuit, vacuum pump brake assist system, and other peripheral electrical parts of the vehicle that are not directly involved with the traction drive system of the vehicle.
Lou Gagliano is hoping to achieve two “green” EV goals at the same time. Not only is he on his way to successfully completing an EV conversion to recycle a 1988 Mitsubishi truck into a non-polluting vehicle, he also plans to use the electric truck on a daily basis to deliver newspapers for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, saving on gasoline and vehicle maintenance costs during the upcoming year.
When finished, Lou hopes to use his electric truck for delivery jobs as well as possibly starting a family business that will convert gas cars to electric vehicles for other people.
Lou and Evan’s EV conversion efforts have also been featured in The Southwest View and Henderson View supplements of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, in an article written by Jack Pulavsky called “Charging Forward”, the first published March 2, 2010 online at:
http://www.viewnews.com/2010/VIEW-Mar-02-Tue-2010/SWest/34467817.html
Specifications:
A. 120-volt traction battery pack using rechargeable lead-acid batteries
B. Advanced DC 8-inch electric motor
C. Rebuilt Curtis 1221C motor speed controller
D. Russco onboard charger
E. Iota™ DC-to-DC converter to supplement 12-volt auxiliary battery
F. GAST ¼-horsepower electric vacuum pump for hydraulic brake assist
Nissan Leaf Pricing Announced – Priority Reservations Available
During January 2010, the Nissan LEAF Zero Emissions Tour visited Las Vegas on its way to the Detroit Auto Show. Many of the LVEVA members had a chance to test drive a Nissan Versa electric mule that housed the same technology that will soon be in the Nissan LEAF production cars by the end of 2010. LVEVA members also had a unique opportunity to give feedback to Nissan project engineers and marketing personnel. After the Zero Emissions Tour ended, the Nissan marketing team stated that any potential Nissan buyers could find out more information about purchasing a Nissan LEAF and even register to purchase the electric car as soon as it is available on the market through the Nissan USA national web site.
On March 30th, the company followed up by sending out a press release that announced preliminary pricing options:
NISSAN DELIVERS AFFORDABLE SOLUTIONS FOR PURCHASE, LEASE OF ALL-ELECTRIC NISSAN LEAF
As low as $25,280 ($32,780 MSRP minus up to $7,500 federal tax credit)
Lease world’s first mass-marketed EV for $349 per month
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (March 30, 2010) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011. Nissan will begin taking consumer reservations for the Nissan LEAF April 20.
Including the $7,500 federal tax credit for which the Nissan LEAF will be fully eligible, the consumer’s after-tax net value of the vehicle will be $25,280. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price *(MSRP) for the 2011 all-electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF is $32,780, which includes three years of roadside assistance. Additionally, there is an array of state and local incentives that may further defray the costs and increase the benefits of owning and charging a Nissan LEAF – such as a $5,000 statewide tax rebate in California; a $5,000 tax credit in Georgia; a $1,500 tax credit in Oregon; and carpool-lane access in some states, including California.
As a result of aggressive pricing and the availability of the $7,500 federal tax credit whose benefit is immediately included, Nissan will be able to offer a monthly lease payment beginning at $349, not including state or local incentives, which could further reduce the net cost of the Nissan LEAF.
“Imagine the possibility of never needing to go to a gas station again, or paying less than $3 for 100 miles behind the wheel, or creating zero emissions while driving," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. “Nissan leads the industry by offering the first affordable, zero-emission vehicle for the mass market. Nissan LEAF truly is in a class by itself.”
The vehicle at the SV trim level is well-equipped with a variety of standard features, including an advanced navigation system and Internet/smart phone connectivity to the vehicle, enabling pre-heat/pre-cool and charging control. Nissan LEAF is equipped with energy-efficient LED headlights and makes extensive use of recycled and recyclable materials, such as seat fabric, instrument panel materials, and front- and rear-bumper fascias. Other standard amenities include Bluetooth connectivity; Intelligent-key with push button start; Sirius/XM satellite radio capabilities and roadside assistance. Safety features include vehicle dynamic control (stability control), traction control and six airbags. The SL trim level, available for an additional $940 (MSRP), adds features including rearview monitor, solar panel spoiler, fog lights, and automatic headlights.
Reservations and Purchase
In order to ensure a one-stop-shop customer experience, Nissan is carefully managing the purchase process from the first step, when consumers sign up on NissanUSA.com, until the customer takes the Nissan LEAF home and plugs it into a personal charging dock.
Nissan begins accepting reservations on April 20 first from people who have signed up on NissanUSA.com, and, after a brief introductory period, to all interested consumers.
Consumers will be required to pay a $99 reservation fee, which is fully refundable.
Reserving a Nissan LEAF ensures consumers a place in line when Nissan begins taking firm orders in August, as well as access to special, upcoming Nissan LEAF events.
Rollout to select markets begins in December, with nationwide availability in 2011.
Charging Equipment
In tandem with the purchase process, Nissan will offer personal charging docks, which operate on a 220-volt supply, as well as their installation. Nissan is providing these home-charging stations, which will be built and installed by AeroVironment, as part of a one-stop-shop process that includes a home assessment.
The average cost for the charging dock plus installation will be $2,200.
Charging dock and installation are eligible for a 50 percent federal tax credit up to $2,000.
Using current national electricity averages, Nissan LEAF will cost less than $3 to “fill up.”
Nissan LEAF also will be the sole vehicle available as part of The EV Project, which is led by EV infrastructure provider eTec, a division of ECOtality, and will provide free home-charging stations and installation for up to 4,700 Nissan LEAF owners in those markets.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling.
MSRP excludes applicable tax, title and license fees. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.
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After corresponding with a marketing director at Nissan USA, I found that there are several benefits to the leasing program at $349 per month. Because Nissan USA will continue to own the leased vehicle, early buyers that purchase the first 200,000 eligible electric vehicles under the federal government’s $7,500 tax credit program (ARRA 2009) will not have to apply for the tax credit later on. The tax credit will be paid to Nissan USA directly, allowing the company to discount the lease agreement terms up front by the $7,500 amount during the first year.
Other states like Colorado and California have additional tax credits available for electric cars, possibly allowing certain regions of the country to lease the LEAF for as low as $200 a month.
However, there will be an added expense of installing the charging dock in the home by a licensed electrician or contractor. The estimate for this installation will be around $2,200 with a tax credit covering 50% of the installation. Whether Nissan dealerships will cover this tax credit up front to the consumer as part of the lease terms remains to be seen.
Any local electrical contractors in the southern Nevada region who are interested in becoming certified charging dock installers who are also authorized to make home assessments, can sign up by contacting Aerovironment, the authorized Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) vendor for the Nissan LEAF.
On April 20th, Nissan USA sent emails to interested potential customers of the new LEAF electric car, announcing that they could sign up to be first in line for production models of the LEAF that should start to be available by the end of this year and during early 2011.
GM Volt Meeting 40-Mile Electric Range Goals As Company Ramps Up Battery Production
General Motors is still on schedule to ramp up to full production of the 2011Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) by November 2010. Finished cars should start to become available in dealer showrooms during December 2010. Some of the first pilot production runs of Chevy Volt test cars rolled off GM’s Michigan assembly plant during April 2010 in order to test the Volt’s manufacturing processes. These first Chevrolet Volts have been completed and are currently undergoing rigorous testing by GM engineers.
Preliminary road testing shows the electric-only mode of operation that drives the electric motor attached to the wheels of the car from the traction battery pack, coming in at its target range specifications of at least 40 miles before the backup 1.4 liter gasoline engine is needed. Once the gasoline engine starts running, it generates electricity to continuously recharge the Volt’s traction battery pack. Once the internal combustion engine does start running, it should consume gasoline at a rate of about 50 miles per gallon. By averaging electric-only usage and gasoline engine range extension for local driving, U.S. government standards rank the GM Volt at an equivalent efficiency rating of 230 miles per gallon for local driving. The capacity of the GM volt gas tank has not yet been specified but GM engineers claim that the gasoline engine can provide an additional range extension of 300 miles per tank of gas in conjunction with the initial electric-only mode operation of 40 miles during a cross-country trip.
Electric-only range and gasoline consumption can vary depending on weather, terrain, driving habits and seasonal temperatures, by as much as 20% in performance.
GM also will start making test versions of a similar car for the European market called the Opel Ampera. Initial plans are to distribute the Ampera in Europe as a 2012 model.
GM also announced during April that it will spend $8 million to increase the size of its electric vehicle battery testing lab in Warren, Michigan. Not only will the lab be useful in ensuring manufacturing quality control and user safety, it can also be used to test battery recharging systems and thermal management scenarios.
The Chevrolet Volt’s main traction battery pack can be recharged from a compatible plug-in docking station within 8 to 10 hours from a 110 VAC source rated at 15 amps. This time can be cut to about 4 hours when plugging into a 220 VAC source rated at 25 amps. To recharge at home, the docking station can be purchased as an additional from the GM dealership and should be installed by a certified professional electrician in compliance with building codes governing Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).
Initial estimates for the cost of the GM Chevy Volt will be about $42,500 less a $7,500 federal tax credit under ARRA 2009 that can bring the overall cost down to about $35,000. The recharging docking station will be an additional cost but is also eligible for a 50% tax credit.
More information on the progress of the Chevrolet Volt can be found at this web site:
www.chevrolet.com/volt
General Motors Chevrolet dealerships in the Las Vegas valley region are being trained to become more familiar about the sales and service requirements for this new class of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Here is a list of local GM Chevrolet dealerships:
1. Bill Heard Chevrolet
4444 South Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
Tel: (702) 870-9377
Web site: www.billheardvegas.com
2. Ed Bozarth Nevada #1 Chevrolet
5501 Drexel Road, Las Vegas, NV
Tel: (702) 967-5555
Web site: www.edbozarthlv.com
3. Fairway Chevrolet
3100 East Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
Tel: (702) 641-4100
Web site: www.chevrolet.com
4. Findlay Chevrolet
6800 S. Torrey Pines Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Tel: (702) 982-4000
Web site Tel: (702) 545-6839
Web site: www.findlaychevy.com
Federal Tax Credits Still Available for Electric Car Purchases and EV Conversions
By Stan Hanel and Jan Himber
As of April 20th, Nissan dealerships in southern Nevada are taking $99 deposits for reservations toward the purchase of a new Nissan LEAF, deliverable during the first quarter of 2011. The actual ordering specifics with optional leasing contract will be ready to finalize with customers beginning in August 2010.
The GM Volt and other competing Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicles will also become more available during 2011. These purchases are all eligible for a federal credit up to $7,500 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA 2009).
The amount of the tax credit depends on the amount of battery capacity in the vehicle that provides direct traction power to the electric motor and the wheels of the vehicle. Hybrid plug-in electric vehicles will have smaller battery packs than pure battery-powered electric vehicles. The traction battery pack must have a minimum of 5 kilowatt-hours to qualify for the base tax credit of $2,500 plus $417 or $2917. Each additional kilowatt-hour of traction battery pack capacity adds another $417 to the eligible tax credit. The maximum size covered by the tax credit is a 16 kilowatt-hour battery pack for a total tax deduction of $7,500.
The Nissan LEAF uses a 24 kilowatt-hour battery pack and is eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit.
See a related article about ARRA 2009 tax credits for EVs in the March 2009 “Watts Happening” newsletter at the LVEVA web site:
http://www.lveva.org/html/march_2009.html
H.R. 1-212 Subtitle B—Energy Incentives
PART V—PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLES
SEC. 1141. CREDIT FOR NEW QUALIFIED PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE
MOTOR VEHICLES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 30D is amended to read as follows:
‘‘SEC. 30D. NEW QUALIFIED PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR
VEHICLES.
‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—There shall be allowed as a credit
against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an
amount equal to the sum of the credit amounts determined under
subsection (b) with respect to each new qualified plug-in electric
drive motor vehicle placed in service by the taxpayer during the
taxable year.
‘‘(b) PER VEHICLE DOLLAR LIMITATION.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount determined under this subsection
with respect to any new qualified plug-in electric drive
motor vehicle is the sum of the amounts determined under
paragraphs (2) and (3) with respect to such vehicle.
‘‘(2) BASE AMOUNT.—The amount determined under this
paragraph is $2,500.
‘‘(3) BATTERY CAPACITY.—In the case of a vehicle which
draws propulsion energy from a battery with not less than
5 kilowatt hours of capacity, the amount determined under
this paragraph is $417, plus $417 for each kilowatt hour of
capacity in excess of 5 kilowatt hours. The amount determined
under this paragraph shall not exceed $5,000.
For example, if you have a 120-volt system with each battery having an energy storage rating of 100 amp-hours, the formula for the calculation would be:
Base Amount + $417 + [(Battery Pack Voltage x Amp hour capacity rating) - 5000 watt hours] x $417/kilowatt hour =
$2,500 + $417 + [(120 volts x 100 amp hours) - 5 kilowatt hours] x $417/kilowatt hour =
$2,917 + [12 kilowatt hours - 5 kilowatt hours] x $417/kilowatt hour =
$2,917 + [7 kilowatt hours] x $417/kilowatt hour =
$2,917 + $2,919 = $5,836
If the energy storage capacity for each battery is greater than 100 amp-hours, the formula can be adjusted upward to a maximum 16 kilowatt-hours or $5,000 plus the base amount of $2,500 for the full tax credit of $7,500.
For “Do-It-Yourself” hobbyists who like to recycle and convert older gasoline-powered cars into cleaner and cheaper pure electric cars, there is now an Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit available that can help defray 10% of the conversion cost up to a maximum of $4,000 for tax years 2009 through 2011. The vehicle must be licensed by the DMV and placed in service after February 27, 2009 but before 2012 in order to qualify for the tax credit. Instructions for applying for this tax credit are found with Form 8910, which can be completed and sent along with the primary Form 1040 tax return.
The web page of for the 2009 tax year Form 8910 instructions in “.pdf” file format is at:
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8910.pdf
The web page for 2009 tax year Form 8910 in “.pdf” file format is at:
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8910.pdf
All payment receipts for electric vehicle components and labor costs resulting from the conversion effort should be saved and itemized with the tax return in order to prove these claims if required.
LVEVA Members Exhibit Electric Cars at Earth Day Celebrations
The Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association participated in two Earth Day celebrations this year, exhibiting members’ electric cars to highlight a renewable alternative transportation technology that does not emit pollutants or directly consume increasingly scarce fossil fuels.
On April 17th, the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef hosted “Party for the Planet” that celebrated “green” living in harmony with the natural environment, both on land and in the sea.
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The LVEVA staged two booths, one inside the Shark Reef Aquarium foyer and a second one outside by the electric car display.
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LVEVA members Bob and Gail Brandys brought their electric DeLorean DMC to exhibit. LVEVA Officers Bill Kuehl and Jon Hallquist brought the 1986 Pontiac Fiero from the LVEVA EV conversion workshop to display. Lou Baker brought his stock 1998 Ford Ranger EV pickup truck.
Other LVEVA volunteers included Stan Hanel, Evan Eskelson, and Lloyd Reece.
There were 22 exhibit booths near the entrance to the Shark Reef Aquarium, showing many of the businesses and non-profit organizations that continuously strive to bring an eco-friendly quality of life to southern Nevada.
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On April 22nd, the University of Nevada Las Vegas held an Earth Day celebration on its campus from 9 AM to noon. Local grade school children were transported by bus and chaperoned by their teachers and parents to view local environmental efforts happening in their community. UNLV faculty and students as well as the general public also had opportunities to interact with each of the exhibits.
However that morning, a rare but much-needed rainstorm soaked the Las Vegas Valley, bringing hail to some regions. LVEVA President Lloyd Reece drove his rebuilt 1981 Lectra Centauri to the event anyway. Bill Kuehl and Jon Hallquist once again supported this exhibit with the 1986 Pontiac Fiero conversion from the EV workshop. Stan Hanel and Evan Eskelson helped set up the booth and provided exhibit materials. However, by 9:30 AM the rainstorm passed over the UNLV campus with such a strong downpour that exhibitors at the 30 booths were forced to cover up their displays and the school kids headed back for their buses. The participating LVEVA members closed up their cars and retreated to the UNLV Student Union to wait out the storm. An hour later, as the storm subsided, they walked back to UNLV quadrangle to find nothing but empty display tables. Their fellow exhibitors had all gone home. The LVEVA members were about to do the same, when several UNLV students came by the cars to take a look. After popping the hoods and trunks of the two vehicles to show the EV technology inside, LVEVA members continued answering questions by UNLV students, staff and faculty for the next hour.
Thank you to all the LVEVA members who participated in these two events. They helped spread the word about the availability of electric vehicles and alternative methods of transportation that can help create a better Earth.
AF & V National Conference and Expo at Rio Hotel and Casino
(Editor’s Note: Announcement from Alternative Fuel & Vehicles Institute, April 27, 2010)
“In less than two weeks, people from around the world will be getting behind the wheel of Toyota’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle; the hydrogen fuel cell FCX from Honda; the MV-1, Vehicle Production Group’s CNG fueled mobility taxi; and the THINK City electric vehicle.
…The Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2010. Las Vegas is the site of the leading fuel and technology neutral industry conference from May 9-12.
-- General Sessions featuring such notables as Margo Tsirigotis Oge, EPA Director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality; entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens; former CIA Director R. James Woolsey; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman; MotorWeek’s John Davis; and the Senior Director for the Automotive X Prize, Eric Cahill.
-- Concurrent Sessions covering product presentations, credits and incentives, advanced vehicle technologies and more than 150 industry experts representing auto manufacturers, fuel providers, public and private fleets, fuel and education associations, academia and non-governmental organizations.
-- Trade Show with 100 exhibitors displaying the latest vehicle, fueling and battery developments in the industry. Vehicles include everything from pure electric to urban sweepers and garbage trucks.
-- Ride-n-Drive providing the chance to get behind the wheel of leading auto manufacturers’ products, including the latest in hybrid hydraulic technologies.
-- Networking Opportunities taking place from T. Boone Pickens' Town Hall Meeting to the VooDoo Lounge on closing night.
-- Fellow attendees represent Walt Disney World, Massachusetts Port Authority, Clean Cities Coordinators, AT&T, Frito-Lay, the Department of Energy, Anheuser-Busch, Napa Valley Unified School District, Clinton Foundation, City of New York and Autoblog Green. More than 1,000 attendees are expected.”
Green Riders Travel Cross Country on Electric Bikes from California to Pennsylvania
From the Greenriders blogspot:
“Catherine and Oliver Bock are setting off on a journey across America on electric bicycles. Their two month adventure will depart from California on April 22, 2010. The brother and sister team are explorers focused on discovering sustainability heroes all across the country. Follow this blog and join the adventure!”
The pair will be riding recumbent electric bicycles with windshield fairings that should help streamline their progress against air resistance as well as provide some protection from the elements. Other members of the family will provide support in a chase vehicle along the way. Their planned route will leave Palo Alto, California and pass through the southern tip of Nevada at Laughlin before heading east through Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado en route to Pennsylvania.
The E-bikes were built by Dave Werkly of Very Cool Bikes in Auburn, California.
The Electric Auto Association is encouraging its 45 member chapters to support the efforts of this team in order to continue showing how electric vehicle transportation and other alternative fuel solutions can help replace gasoline-powered transportation on cross-country road trips.
Project Better Place Launches First Battery Swapping Station for Tokyo Taxi Service
From Better Place Website: http://www.betterplace.com/
On April 26, 2010, Project Better Place hoped to establish a notable date in electric vehicle (EV) history. On this day, the world’s first switchable battery electric taxis went into operation in Tokyo, Japan. The project is being run by Better Place Japan in partnership with Nihon Kotsu, Japan’s largest taxi fleet operator, as well as the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI).
According to Better Place Japan President, Kiyotaka Fujii:
“Even though taxis account for only 2% of total passenger vehicles on Japan’s roads, they are responsible for 20% of overall passenger-vehicle emissions. Tokyo’s taxis drive an average of 280 – 300 km (175 – 185 miles) per day – approximately ten times more than a typical Japanese passenger vehicle – which also makes them expensive to operate. Phasing in EV taxis will increase the profitability of taxi businesses by reducing fuel and maintenance costs by over 80%, or 650,000 yen (USD $7,000) per taxi per year.
Without battery switch, an electric taxi would have to stop and charge every 160 km (100 miles). For taxi drivers, every minute waiting for the battery to recharge is a minute that they are not working and not earning money. With battery switch, a depleted battery can be replaced in minutes, minimizing downtime and maximizing revenues.
Once proven in the context of heavily-driven taxis, other drivers will be all the more comfortable buying and driving EVs. They will be reassured that EVs are reliable not just for everyday driving, but also for long-distance trips, with battery switch eliminating delays.”
“The Japanese auto industry has a long history of innovation, and has shown leadership in anticipating the need to reduce oil dependence by advancing hybrids and, recently, pure EVs.
Further, Japan’s key government agencies are in full support of this initiative. The Ministries of Finance and Economy, Trade and Industry recognize that EV infrastructure deployment could be an important component of the “Green New Deal,” the Ministry of Transportation supports certifying electric taxis, and the Ministry of Environment sees the current project as a natural and critical next step from the battery switch demonstration they supported in May 2009. The density of Tokyo is also ideally suited to promote the visibility of EV taxis on the streets, enabling them to speak for the environmentally conscious.
From a logistical perspective, several taxi fleet operators (including our partner Nihon Kotsu) own the fuel stations, and they are eager to implement environmentally-friendly battery switch infrastructure at these sites. In this initial project, we look forward to tapping Japan’s world-class engineering talent as we continue to perfect the implementation of the battery switch technology at these stations.
Tokyo’s 60,000 taxis comprise the largest taxi fleet in the world. Japan’s total taxi fleet of 250,000 represents an even more attractive market. By proving the value of electric vehicles and battery switch technology with even a small number of taxis in a pilot project, we open the door to a significant market both in Japan and abroad.
Personally, I believe taxis in Japan provide the best service in the world, and I have heard numerous visitors say the same. The well-maintained cars and well-mannered drivers are truly impressive. Electrifying the fleet will further enhance the already high-level image of Japanese taxis and will set an example for other cities around the world.”
Delphi Teams With ClipperCreek to Develop Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles
Press Release (April 14, 2010):
Delphi Corp., a leading supplier of electrical/electronic architecture components for today's most advanced transportation applications, and ClipperCreek, Inc., a developer of electric vehicle charge stations and technology, have agreed to work together to develop, manufacture and sell charging systems for all-electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).
"The portable, user-friendly UL-listed Charge Coupler Cordset is expected to enable safe electric vehicle battery charging. One end mates the charge port coupler to a vehicle-side receptacle and the other plugs into any standard 15 Amp wall outlet," said Randy Sumner, director, global hybrid vehicle development, Delphi Packard Electrical/Electronic Architecture. "We expect this system to provide one of the safest, most innovative charging solutions to the rapidly growing EV market, allowing consumers to plug into existing electrical infrastructure."
Sumner said the portable Charge Coupler Cordset will be targeted to all EV and PHEV automakers, giving them the option to provide a charging system in the trunk of every plug-in vehicle on the road. Delphi's proficiency in engineering and manufacturing electrical/electronic distribution systems and connectors in high volume for the automotive industry, coupled with ClipperCreek's expertise in UL-listed public and private charging systems, will result in this significant product offering.
"Consumers are looking for electric vehicles to reduce their dependency on petroleum and to lower greenhouse gas emissions for a greener future," Sumner said. "In order for them to become reality, they must be accessible and practical for the average consumer. We believe these charging systems will go a long way toward making that happen."
In the research and development phase of its portable Charge Coupler Cordset, Delphi held focus groups to better understand consumer preferences for the shape and size of the charger handle and its overall design in terms of material, shape, and ergonomic features. The focus groups were comprised of current hybrid vehicle owners interested in purchasing an EV or PHEV as their next vehicle. Participants were shown various Delphi interconnect prototypes and design renderings and provided feedback on the styling and functionality they preferred and found to be most comfortable and convenient.
Delphi began working on the foundation of modern hybrid technology more than 20 years ago. A growing number of hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturers have chosen to work with Delphi on their environmentally friendly vehicles.
About Delphi Delphi is a leading global supplier of electronics and technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle and other market segments. Operating major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support facilities in 30 countries, Delphi delivers real-world innovations that make products smarter and safer as well as more powerful and efficient. Connect to innovation at www.delphi.com.
About ClipperCreek, Inc. ClipperCreek brings product leadership to the electric vehicle charging infrastructure marketplace with reliable, safe and flexible, software-driven, UL-listed products that have been proven through 12 years of field experience. ClipperCreek's innovative technologies set the standard for electric vehicle charge stations and provide the safest, most innovative and affordable Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in the industry.
CONTACT: Barb Barkley 330.980.8552 Suzanne Sullivan 248.813.2674
SOURCE: Delphi Corporation
EV Conversion Tips - Installing an Electric Vacuum Pump Brake System for EVs
by Bill Kuehl and Al Sawyer, P.E.
When performing an electric vehicle conversion, the internal combustion engine and all its related components are pulled out of the original vehicle to make room for a battery pack, motor speed controller, electric motor, contactor, battery charging system and other electric power drive system components.
However, besides providing mechanical power to the vehicle’s wheels, the mechanical motion of the internal combustion engine on many standard cars and trucks also provides the kinetic energy that turns an alternator to recharge a car’s auxiliary battery, operates the compressor pump for an air conditioning system, and provides vacuum assist to the master cylinder of the braking system to keep the hydraulic fluid compressed.
When performing an EV conversion, all these crucial functions must be replaced with equivalent subsystems that run off electrical power from the main traction battery pack or 12-volt auxiliary battery during vehicle operation. A DC-to-DC converter can be installed to draw a certain amount of current from the traction battery pack during operation to recharge the auxiliary battery and its peripheral 12-volt system in place of the alternator. The traction battery pack can also provide power to an additional electric motor that can be interfaced to the air conditioning system’s compressor pump. The smaller 12-volt auxiliary battery system normally provides power to peripheral electrical components like headlamps, running lights, windshield wipers, and a car stereo system. It can also provide power to a small 12-volt vacuum pump that can maintain the readiness of the braking system hydraulic fluid once the vehicle is turned on with the keyswitch.
When performing an EV conversion for the braking system, the original vacuum hose coming from the engine manifold to the master brake cylinder vacuum booster port should be retained. This can be adapted to a small ¼-horsepower vacuum pump that can be wired to the 12-volt auxiliary battery for continuous operation or with the aid of an additional differential vacuum switch.
Wiring the vacuum pump for continuous operation is preferred because of the simplicity of component design. The vacuum pump begins operating immediately once the keyswitch to the vehicle is turned on. A gentle whir is heard while the vacuum pump begins its cycle, typically pulling a vacuum of 4.5 cubic feet per minute. When evacuation is complete, the pump automatically turns off and the braking system is in a state of equilibrium until the brakes are used to a point where the vacuum pump is required to turn on again and maintain the vacuum to the hydraulic system. Electrical power to the vacuum pump and the 12-volt auxiliary battery are maintained by the DC-to-DC converter that, in turn, draws power from the main battery traction pack. Using a portion of the traction battery pack’s stored energy sacrifices a little bit of its range that could be used to drive the wheels of the vehicle, in the same way that using the internal combustion engine’s mechanical energy for these functions diminishes its performance slightly.
Vacuum pumps manufactured by GAST are preferred by local EV builders in the Las Vegas area. These can be purchased from local EV parts distributors like Grassroots EV or KTA, specifically for this kind of application. Prices of new pumps range from $300 to $400. Used surplus GAST vacuum pumps can be ordered through the internet for about $150. These vacuum pumps are thermally protected for operation during the hot Las Vegas summer temperatures and will automatically shut off if overheating. However, once cooled to normal operating temperature, the pumps will automatically restart.
Another more precise way to regulate that action of the vacuum pump is to use a differential vacuum switch that is installed between the vacuum pump and the brake cylinder vacuum port with a check valve inline. The differential vacuum switch can be set within a range of operating thresholds. Typically, it will be set for a minimum vacuum of 10 inches Hg to turn on the pump and 20 inches Hg maximum to turn off the pump so that it does not run all the time. This configuration will use less current from the auxiliary battery during operation and extend the life of the vacuum pump over time. The 12-volt connection from the main keyswitch must enable the differential vacuum switch first when it is turned on. The differential vacuum switch then connects or disconnects the 12-volt auxiliary battery to the vacuum pump to start it working, depending on its internal measurement. Working together the differential vacuum switch and vacuum pump automatically regulate the hydraulic braking system while the driver is operating the electric vehicle.
Grassroots EV Donates $100 for LVEVA Award to Encourage EV Turnout
Jon Hallquist, LVEVA Vice President and manager of the Grassroots EV office in Las Vegas, announced that his company is contributing $100 to the LVEVA for a special award to encourage electric vehicle turnout at the monthly chapter meetings at the Clark County Library.
The person who drives an EV to the most monthly LVEVA general meetings for the year between March 2010 and the end of the year in December 2010 will receive the award of $100.
During the March 2010 meeting, Bill Kuehl brought the 1986 Pontiac Fiero EV conversion for display and Dan Trujillo brought an electric bicycle.
The tally will be updated each month to determine a winner.
Help Design North America’s Next Electric Car
From online EV Discussion List:
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:12:45 -0800 (PST)
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New CAFÉ Mileage Standards No April Fool’s Joke
On April 1st, the Obama administration’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency announced the final set of requirements for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ). These new rules will increase gasoline fuel efficiency and emissions standards for cars and light trucks sold within the U.S. from 2012 through 2016. The work to negotiate these standards with automakers has been a year-long process, culminating with the final release of the CAFÉ standards this month. The finalization of this agreement allows worldwide automakers to develop five-year production plans focused on the U.S. market, allowing auto manufacturers to go forward to compete on a level playing field in their R & D efforts, vendor partnerships, production requirements and marketing focus.
The five-year plan boosts Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to 34.1 miles per gallon by 2016, and combined with the greenhouse gas requirements will create a standard equivalent to 35.5 mpg. From 2012 to 2016, each year will require an incremental increase in these gasoline fuel efficiency and emissions standards. Mileage standards for model year 2011 vehicles are currently established at 27.3 mpg.
President Obama believes these new requirements and the implementation of this five-year plan will ultimately save 1.8 billion barrels of oil, effectively taking 58 million cars off the road for a full year.
These new CAFÉ requirements ramp up mileage standards more quickly than a 2007 energy law, which mandated CAFE standards at 35 mpg by 2020. The 2007 guidelines were enacted before the commodity price of crude oil shot above $100 per barrel in February 2008 and topped $145 per barrel in July 2008. The sharp spike in oil was one of the major factors in the recent deep recession that has hit the U.S. harder than at any time since the 1930s, forcing the bankruptcy of both General Motors and Chrysler during 2009. Crude oil commodity prices have since decreased to $80 per barrel during the steep economic slowdown and conservation efforts by the U.S. government. However, crude oil commodity prices are beginning to trend upward again as the rest of the world economy starts to recover. The U.S. still imports over 60% of its crude oil requirements from overseas sources, despite these conservation efforts and search for alternative transportation fuels over the last two years.
Bonneville Salt Flats Electric Drag Racing Announced for September 2010
From Brent and Kent Singleton, founders of Utah EV Coalition, a sister chapter of LVEVA:
Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:41:40 EST
A personal invitation to the Bonneville Salt Flats Electric Meet, September 15-18, 2010 at: http://www.saltflats.com
Everyone is invited! NEDRA plans it to be an historic event with many nice surprises, so stay tuned, but run what you brung!
We are happy to mentor you and yours…
You can even run a street licensed vehicle on the 130 mph, one-mile course, possibly the best kept secret at Bonneville.
View the USFRA 130 MPH Club Video (3.5 MB) at: http://www.saltflats.com/video/130small.wmv
What's important is that you show up!
Brent and Kent Singleton
Bonneville's Alternative Fuel Event Coordinators
LVEVA DVD Reference Library
The LVEVA maintains a growing library of DVD reference videos that are available to its members that can be borrowed for one month at a time. Bill Kuehl, LVEVA Secretary/Treasurer is also the LVEVA video librarian. He can be contacted to pick up and return these videos at each monthly chapter meeting. The current list of videos that are available for a one month rental are:
1. “Who Killed the Elecric Car” Documentary
2. Plug in Partners National Campaign (2006)
3. EAA Silicon Valley CalCars PHEV Technology Overview (2005)
4. Boulder City Christmas Parade Highlights (2006)
5. Convert Your Pickup to Electric (DIY Video by GrassrootsEV)
Note: This video can be copied to viewer’s hard disk to keep!
6. Tom Gage of AC Propulsion speaks at EAA Silicon Valley (2005)
7. Monster Garage EV conversion (Jesse James)
and John Wayland White Zombie Videos (2006)
8. Electric Avenue by George Gladic Fox Valley EAA Chapter 2006.
9. Bruce Katz of Polyplus Battery Company speaks at EAASV (2005)
EV Repairs and Service
Western Petroleum Station
2051 E. Sahara (corner of Eastern Avenue and Sahara)
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Contact: Jim Johnson
Telephone: (702) 457-2675
Web site: http://storefront.dexonline.com/jims-texaco
Precision EV Components Machining Support
Real Products, LLC
3433 Neeham Road #2
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Contact: Eric Tschabold
Tel: (702) 644-1165
Email: energyz@cox.net
EV Parts and Kits for Sale:
GrassrootsEV.com
Las Vegas Office
Address: 5225 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89118
“Electric Vehicles and Everything for Them”
Contact: Jon Hallquist
Tel: (702) 277-7544
Email: jon@grassrootsev.com
Web site: http://www.grassrootsev.com
OKA NEV ZEV Parts and Kits for Sale: www.okaauto.com
OKA NEV ZEV KIT cars in stock now for immediate delivery prices start at $5,000 FOB Las Vegas. We also have 4844 ALLTRAX Controllers(48V 400 A DC for Series motor) in stock (more than we need) $550 list, $375.00 NET.
Contact: Miro Kefurt
OKA AUTO USA : www.okaauto.com
Distributor: MIROX Corporation
5015 W. Sahara Ave. #125-130
Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
USA
Tel: (702) 683-8292
E-mail: okaauto@aol.com
The Free Energy Store
300 West Utah, Suite 101
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Tel: (702) 320-0770
Fax: (702) 320-0270
Web site: http://www.freeenergystore.com
Contact: Russ Lord
Email: russ@freeenergystore.com
For Sale: Chrome "Electric" Emblems for EV's
Mike Chancey - Posted 06/25/00
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Checked: 07/13/03
Chrome "Electric" car emblems, just like the OEM factory lettering. Okay, so you own a beautiful electric vehicle, but does the world know? Show them with these profession quality "ELECTRIC" emblems. Fabricated from weather resistant thermoplastic, these signs feature a bright chrome like finish on the letter faces with a subtle matte black background. They mount easily with the self adhesive HighTack backing. Simply peel off the protective cover, and press the sign into place. Each sign is approximately 1.25" in height and 7" in length. Only $6.00 each or four for $20.00, plus $1.75 shipping and handling per order. Discounts for larger orders available. Send check or money order to:
Mike Chancey, 1700 East 80th Street, Kansas City, MO 64131, or order online.
EV Parts for Sale:
Hello to all fellow EV enthusiasts:
I want to thank everyone who attended or purchased parts from our July 8th 2009 emergency close out sale. I still have some choice equipment and parts for sale.
1. Mustang MD100 Chassis Dynamometer (dyno) $12,000
2. Hydrovane 13.5 hp rotary compressor with dryer $5500
3. Atlas Copco 20HP rotary compressor. $7000
4. Porsche RSK714 kit with 50 hp AC induction motor
with programable curtis controller $17,000
5. 48 volt 6.5 KW DC Motor $400
6. 48 volt 7.5 KW DC motor with controller and pot $750
I will help on some of the shipping costs on the big items.
Contact:
Bob McNamara
Las Vegas Electrical
Tel: (515) 897-3596
Please leave a message if I am not in.
EVs For Sale:
For Sale: Electrans 3-wheel Futurista ETV
Net Weight: 1180 lbs.
Loaded Weight: 1765 lbs.
Max Speed: 55 MPH
Range: 110 Miles
Battery Pack: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Turning Radius: 18 ft 4 inches
Working Voltage: 60 Volts DC
Seats: 2
Recharge Time: Only 4 1/2 hours at 110 VAC
Department of Transportation (DOT) approval to license this vehicle through the DMV
Contact: Bob MacNamara
ElecTrans
Tel: (702) 927-8838
Web site: www.futurista.biz
For Sale: Electric 1985 Pontiac “Fiero” --Record-Holding Race Car
This 1985 Pontiac “Fiero” Conversion currently holds four National Electric Drag Racing Association (NEDRA) Class Records.
1. Class MC/F (Modified Conversion 97-120 volts)
2. Class MC/E (Modified Conversion 121-144 volts)
3. Class MC/D (Modified Conversion 145-168 volts)
4. Class MC/C (Modified Conversion 169-192 volts)
The 1985 Pontiac Fiero has been converted with:
1. A new Netgain Warp-9 Electric DC Motor coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission.
2. A DCP T-REX 1000 Water-cooled Controller with an Input Voltage Range of 96 to 336 Volts
and Motor Current Rating at 1000 Amps.
3. The Battery System is at 192 Volts. The battery pack consists of sixteen 12-volt sealed ODYSSEY PC-680 batteries with the capability of increasing battery pack capacity and voltages to compete in the NEDRA MC/B Class (Modified Conversion 193-240 volts) or to a maximum capacity of 336-volts to compete in the MC/A Class (Modified Conversion 241 volts and higher).
4. Tires are B.F. Goodrich G-Force T/A Drag Radials P215/60 R14 that connect the Electric Motor torque to the road for “no slip” acceleration.
5. Battery Charger is a 120- to 240-volt Variable Transformer with a heavy-duty full bridge rectifier. Additional cables and connectors are installed for Dump Charging from a DC battery pack.
Asking Price: $10,000 or Best Offer.
Contact: William Kuehl
Address: 4504 W. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032
Telephone: 702-636-0304
For Sale: 1995 Geo Metro Conversion Electric Car
Body Configuration: 2-door
Color: Red
Battery Pack: 72-Volt System using Nine 8-Volt Lead Acid Golf Cart Batteries
Range: 35 mile range
Top Speed: 70 mph
Onboard 72-Volt Charger
2-year-old conversion from Ogden, Utah
Price: $8,000
Contact: Jean Norton
Tel: (702) 301-0979
LVEVA Board of Directors:
Lloyd Wayne Reece, President
Jon Hallquist, Vice President
Bill Kuehl, Secretary/Treasurer
Al Sawyer, Jan Himber, Richard Furniss, Dan Trujillo
Newsletter Editors and Contributors:
Richard Furniss, Lloyd Reece, Bill Kuehl, Al Sawyer, P.E.,
Jan Himber, Stan Hanel
WATTS HAPPENING
is published monthly by the
Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association,
a chapter of the Electric Auto Association
Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association web site
http://www.lveva.org
Electric Auto Association web site
http://www.eaaev.org
Electric Auto Association
Membership Renewals
323 Los Altos Drive
Aptos, CA 95003-5248
Current EVents contact:
At http://www.eaaev.org/eaaboard.html
Ron Freund
Chairman, CE Publication
Address Correspondence to:
LVEVA
2816 W. El Campo Grande Avenue
No. Las Vegas, NV 89031
Call for Information:
Richard Furniss (702) 453-6196
Jan Himber for Al Sawyer (702) 642-4000
Bill Kuehl (702) 636-0304
Stan Hanel (702) 405-0506
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