Re: (ET) e12 hybrid?

["Max Hall" <maxo iname com>]

I look forward to hearing about it; and mostly about controlling the 36 volts. Will you do it the way most cars' regulators do, by controlling current to the field windings, or something a little more straightforward (crude, less efficient, but cheap and quick, that is!) on the output side?

 

I am curious because we got pretty far (my students and I) on both an alternator-based windmill and a propane-converted Honda 5 hp hybrid electric vehicle (http://www.e-scoot.com/2001/our_evs.htm). The windmill gave 12v (or 13.8v or so, really) but we never regulated the 48v gen on the hybrid EV.

 

Sure look forward to hearing, and I'd be happy to share anything that might be helpful.

 

-Maxo

http://www.maxmatic.com/

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Jeremy

To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu

Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 9:20 PM

Subject: (ET) e12 hybrid?

I just purchased an e12 unseen for 350 dollars, but in good condition with a front mower and snowblade.  I produce all my power from solar and wind supplemented by generators, and it is difficult to supply the 10 KW to fully charge the batteries.  I plan to charge my batteries from a small 3 horsepower turning a 60 amp alternator and controlled for 36 Volts.  When batteries are low, turn on the generator, instead of pulling in to plug in just charge while you mow.  I'll post my progress.

 

Jeremy