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Using dead Dino’s to power your ev. Next thing you now you’ll be wanting the gen to power your lights n such
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That is a great electrical rate in Maine with optional time of use I am paying $0.17 per kWh off-peak and $0.34 kWh on peak.....
Currently my electrical rate, which is based off the Bonneville hydro-electric power serving our local utility, is ~8.85 cents per KWH
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Depends on what batteries you are charging... Lead acid have 3 stages, bulk which is where it takes up to .15C (depending on your battery specs) then drops down to absorb is next stage and then float for the last stage of really low amperage. Not slamming a lead acid battery with enough current will cause it to sulfate and die a early death. The battery that powers my home is 2010AH, which means it can take 300 amps that is more than any single phase charger can put out at same time it can go as low as 100.5 amps.Very informative article, thanks! So, judging by the charging times shown in the spreadsheet contained within the highlighted hypertext in my initial post the "Tritium" branded charger they used fed by the large generator sitting next to it had to be a Level 3 charger.
However, what I am am interested in discussing is mainly the use of a MEP with 120/240 capability to supply Level 2 charging rates. However, if one has only a Level 1 or Level 3 capable generator that's not out of the realm discussion here. There are Pros & Cons I'm sure.
Of course, if one has a 5kW model MEP generator vs a 10kW or greater, the amps difference would obviously impact charging times. Personally, I would be content with taking a few hours to charge an EV at home or a house battery bank augmented with solar panels. I've always been of the mindset that slow charging is gentler on batteries than hi-rate fast charging due to heat buildup. However, it seems that newer Li-ion EV batteries may be more tolerant of fast charging.
Yes, we are fortunate to have reasonable electricity rates in our area, however we aren't as fortunate with our fossil fuels... as of yesterday Diesel is $6.35, premium gas $5.99, regular $5.65 at our closest Shell station.That is a great electrical rate in Maine with optional time of use I am paying $0.17 per kWh off-peak and $0.34 kWh on peak.
If you are looking for a non-road trip (city car) you might look at the 2023 bolt https://www.cars.com/articles/2023-chevrolet-bolt-evs-price-cut-makes-a-good-thing-better-450666/ after the issues with the fires they are dropping the price for them a lot. I would install a charger outside and make it live outside.Yes, we are fortunate to have reasonable electricity rates in our area, however we aren't as fortunate with our fossil fuels... as of yesterday Diesel is $6.35, premium gas $5.99, regular $5.65 at our closest Shell station.If it gets much worse we may be in the market for an EV sooner than expected.
Yes, we are fortunate to have reasonable electricity rates in our area, however we aren't as fortunate with our fossil fuels... as of yesterday Diesel is $6.35, premium gas $5.99, regular $5.65 at our closest Shell station.If it gets much worse we may be in the market for an EV sooner than expected.
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On 6 June it cost about $7.80, here in Germany.
Well that 2023 Bolt is tempting to consider & put on the EV radar. Though, given our situation with 4 vehicles to insure & maintain amongst the other ranch utility vehicles to maintain its hard to justify adding another vehicle to the stable. However, I do have a gasoline car (Audi S4 Avant) that I might consider letting go while used prices are up... HmmmIf you are looking for a non-road trip (city car) you might look at the 2023 bolt https://www.cars.com/articles/2023-chevrolet-bolt-evs-price-cut-makes-a-good-thing-better-450666/ after the issues with the fires they are dropping the price for them a lot. I would install a charger outside and make it live outside.
No. A gallon. And its dropped a BUNCH from 2-3 weeks ago!.
Is that $7.80 per liter?
Making it almost $15 a gallon?
Fires happen way more then you think. AND, the charging stations also have that problem. Mostly its because "Hobby Electricians" install them. Here in Germany, the Gov has started giving people the cost of a small car charging station, and the installation charges back to people who install the stations. Lots of them get installed "improperly", and that's becoming a bigger problem. My DIL got the whole family one each charging station, per house. No, none of us have an electro car, but since Germany intends to ban all Internal Combustion Engines by 2035, we are now going to be "prepared".If you are looking for a non-road trip (city car) you might look at the 2023 bolt https://www.cars.com/articles/2023-chevrolet-bolt-evs-price-cut-makes-a-good-thing-better-450666/ after the issues with the fires they are dropping the price for them a lot. I would install a charger outside and make it live outside.
I checked ( https://www.southwire.com/calculator-conduit )to make sure that the 3/4 pcv conduit I running 60' across the yard for the temp location my MEP-802a will be able to support 4 x #6 THWN conductors as I will replace the generator connection with an EVSE to charge my Cubertruck if it ever shows up (at the rate it's going that might be 2030).Fires happen way more then you think. AND, the charging stations also have that problem. Mostly its because "Hobby Electricians" install them. Here in Germany, the Gov has started giving people the cost of a small car charging station, and the installation charges back to people who install the stations. Lots of them get installed "improperly", and that's becoming a bigger problem. My DIL got the whole family one each charging station, per house. No, none of us have an electro car, but since Germany intends to ban all Internal Combustion Engines by 2035, we are now going to be "prepared".I will install mine on the outside of the garage wall, with a CB inside the garage to keep freeloaders at bay.
Actually all the MEPs have electronics in them. Items such as Voltage regulator, S14, Fault Monitor, Overload unit, Over voltage unit, Governor Controller...... The MEP's will run on forever as long as you can find fuel because they have no electronics ...
Earlier in post #22, I made a reference to "The Big One" and didn't even consider it may have a different meaning in different parts of the County. Depending on where you live the "Big One" takes on a different context. On the West Coast its generally associated with a BIG Earthquake 7.8 or greater.Just a curiosity question here, no politics, but since "the big one" has been mentioned I want to know what happens to EV's when the EMP hits? I am thinking after that the only thing they are good for is a bonfire. The MEP's will run on forever as long as you can find fuel because they have no electronics but the EV's have 40-50 computers on board.
I wonder if the Russians know that the Maine Brunswick naval air station is now just an airport. That or being within a few miles of https://www.gd.com/en/our-businesses/marine-systems/bath-iron-works might also make my location a target.I am wedged between NYC, Philadelphia and Washington DC. Don't think I will have to worry too much about it if it happens.Just a thought for those who were thinking along those lines.
Perhaps do the 6-20R and depending on the results consider if the L14-30 could be appropriate for the MEP-802a. However, it would depend on one's circumstances... If you have a need to use an EV as a load bank for monthly genset exercise/tests perhaps the larger amp charging rate is in order to get the load 80%+.I wonder if the Russians know that the Maine Brunswick naval air station is now just an airport. That or being within a few miles of https://www.gd.com/en/our-businesses/marine-systems/bath-iron-works might also make my location a target.
In any case, if it's not raining next weekend I will hook an EV to my MEP-802a and see how it does. I have two plug options:
1. L14-30 will charge at 240v 24amps.
2 6-20R will charge at 240v 16amps.
The MEP-802a won't support a 140-50 plug, I am not sure about pulling 24amps for an extended period of time.
What would people like to see in terms of a plug?