My electric locost project

[jstskn]

Hello,

Chasis - same as in the book.
Engine - electric same as in the honda.
Other parts - Ford sierra.
Planing weight 350kg.
Planing 64kw and 200Nm.

[chrisxr2]

electric locost, that should ceretainly be quick. The noise is allpart of the fun though with open top motoring.

[Coozer]

Electric hicost surely?

[jstskn]

there will be other fun noise bzzzzzzzz

yeah its no more locost 8000E

[alga]

Hi Justas, nice to see you on this forum!

I'm wondering, where did you get the weight estimate from? A typical build is around 550-600 kg. Remove the engine, tank, gearbox, and you still have around 380-430 kg. I tried summing up the weight of my rolling chassis, got around 240 kg at this stage:



Do you have any weight-saving ideas in mind?

[jstskn]

In my calculations

550 - 120 engine - 50 gearbox - 30 tank, petrol, pump - 50 other liquids and exhaust = 300 kg

300 + engine 40 + batteries 75 + 15 other equipment = 430 kg

Can anyone tell exact numbers?

[mr henderson]

Originally Posted by alga

This is off topic, I'm afraid, but are you planning to change that steering rack at some point? It looks like you are going to get some bump steer, judging from where the passenger's rack ball joint is in comaprison to the suspension pivots.

[Davey]

I'm interested in what batteries you intend to use. Deep cycle lead acid traction batteries are damned heavy, 75KGs of batteries is not going to get you far. Or do you have some new technology batteries in mind?

D.

[jstskn]

henderson: yes, he will change it to escort mk2. it's temporary

davey: 50 units of 1,5kg LiFePO4 40Ah. Planning about 50 km cruising and 5 min pedal to the metal

[mr henderson]

Originally Posted by jstskn

davey: 50 units of 1,5kg LiFePO4 40Ah. Planning about 50 km cruising and 5 min pedal to the metal

What's the voltage?