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Comment on Engineering: Because Dreams Need Doing* by Douglas De Boer

Douglas De Boer — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:16:07 +0000

On the lighter side of the topic of joy. . .

Via a wall post by James Slegers on Facebook I have been informed of this parody of joy: “I Enjoy Being a Battery” from The Onion.

“Enjoy being battery! Enjoy providing power for! Nine volts power! Last very long! Keep providing power until die! Give power and power and more power until cannot give. . .”

Read the whole article at http://www.theonion.com/content/node/33926

Comment on Electric Car Project In Video by Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:48:29 +0000

Thanks for shared this video.

Comment on Electric Car Project In Video by Duane

Duane — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:15:31 +0000

Looks great! Very exciting!

Comment on EV Project Update by Electronics-Engineering » DAV BHEL SCHOOL: Automobile Engineering

Electronics-Engineering » DAV BHEL SCHOOL: Automobile Engineering — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:12:33 +0000

[...] EV Project Update at Engineering at Dordt CollegeThe role of delivering fuel (electric power) to the electric motor is taken by a package of electronics called a motor controller. The one we chose is manufactured by Curtis and can handle up to 400 A of current. … [...]

Comment on EV Project—The Engine is out by Douglas De Boer

Douglas De Boer — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:15:31 +0000

Duane,

We are planning to keep the clutch. An adapter from an Advanced DC FB1-4001A to the 5-speed transmission on the car is on order from Canadian Electric Vehicles. The adapter preserves the use of the clutch. This may be a conservative decision, but since this is our first experience with such a conversion, we decided to play it safe. This way if, for example, the controller fails as a short from battery to motor then at least the driver can push in the clutch. (That would probably be very bad for the motor, but at least it could avoid a crash.)

I wish you the best with your project too.

Regards,

–DDB

Comment on EV Project—The Engine is out by Duane

Duane — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:05:20 +0000

I am very excited to see the progress of your project. I am preparing to convert an 89 Acura Integra. I have the motor and accessories and I am getting ready to start removing the engine. I have a question about the clutch, are you keeping it or discarding it?

Good luck. Looking forward to seeing updates!
Duane