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Comment on 2002 Toyota Echo by james

james — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:56:35 +0000

Hi there alex,

I am interested in buying a converted echo to a similar standard as your beauty … i already own the car and just wondering what you would charge for the conversion?

regards
james

Comment on 2002 Toyota Echo by Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:31:14 +0000

Hey Nathan,
Thats a really neat install etc,
with this exact car, what is the range of it and can you give a figure of how much to convert it, in otherwords if you were supplied an identical Echo, so as to make life easier for you as you know the best way of doing it what is the cost for conversion?

I’m still very very new to the idea of EV’s and am in my infancy in research.

cheers Matt

Comment on 2002 Toyota Echo by Paul

Paul — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:33:56 +0000

Hi, How have you found the Thundersky batteries? I was thinking of buying them for my EV car but have heard realy bad feedback about short lifespans. I’m interested to hear what you think?

Comment on Sparky by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:28:09 +0000

Nathan,

Thanks for the advice, I am just starting to research this area, as I don’t have a clue on the motors and controllers as of yet, however I find a lot of information on this and other forums.

Comment on 2002 Toyota Echo by nathan

nathan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:11:29 +0000

Hi Alex,

A Ute capable of 100kmph is no problem I do 110kmph in sparky all the time. With a Ute you have plenty of space for batteries so a 60km range is easy.

Take a look at the parts section and see what you need. For a basic EV you should look at a controller, motor, and contactor.

Our consultation services vary depending on the level of service. Give me a call and let me know what you need.

Comment on Sparky by nathan

nathan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:03:55 +0000

Hi Kevin,

With sparky I drive around is 2nd gear most of the time as the speed limit where I am is mostly 60 and at times 70. The advanced dc motor is generally more efficient at 4500rpm as it uses the horse power generated by the pack voltage rather than raw amps to maintain torque. To be honest I’m not sure how many rpm I’m doing at this speed however sparky draws around 55-65amps at 120v (6.6-7.8kW or 8.8-10.4hp) to maintain 60kmph.

From second gear sparky is capable of 0 to 60 in about 10 seconds which is not bad for a 1220kg vehicle sporting an 8 inch advanced dc motor. In 3rd gear it’s more like 25 to 30 seconds. You can take off in 4th gear which I’d consider direct drive but it’s really sluggish.

My advice is to keep the transmission as it’s a torque converter. If it’s around town and you’ve got a 9 or 11 inch motor with a zilla controller you’ll find you’re in third gear all the way. however if you wish to get rid of the transmission go with an 11 inch motor coupled with a zilla controller at 170v+, the car will move.

Comment on 2002 Toyota Echo by Alex

Alex — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:00:16 +0000

Hi Nathan
I would like to buy a ute double cabin and converted to electric, drive around 60K per charge and be able to do around 90 – 100 km in a freeway or I would like to be able to go to Wollongong.
How much would it cost. and how much you charge for helping and advising?

Alex

Comment on Sparky by Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:12:29 +0000

I am wondering why you need a transmission on this type of conversion? I am thinking of converting my 83 280zx. I know you may need the drive shaft and trans axles but do you actually shift gears with an electric DC motor? I am curious since I don’t know much about these types of engines.

Comment on Newsite! by nathan

nathan — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:24:26 +0000

no i’m not a journo however i write in my spare time.

i have a few more articles i’m working on to add to the site so stay tuned!

Comment on Newsite! by Clemento

Clemento — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:57:07 +0000

Are you a professional journalist? You write very well.