Battery layout
2012 05 15
Shorter bars arrived – all fitted… total pack reads 158v! Finished BMS for bank A, D and half of B…
2012 05 02
Batteries almost finished, waiting on the shorter bus bars from evolve, should be here in a couple of days. All cells labels and bus bars arranged to final layout. Need to clean up wiring and make some final connections.
2012 04 30
Lithium installation
2012 04 27
Fabricated new battery trays, painted them, bolted them in position, mounted batteries, completed AC rewiring, need to complete battery monitoring connections and test… Stealthbus will be back on the road soon!
2012 03 08
Lithium batteries
2012 03 02
Lithium arrives Monday… FedEx called and asked if they could get an 18-wheeler to my house… sure… don't where it's going to go afterwards?
2012 03 01
New shoes
2012 02 29
Ordered 48 GBS 100Ah Lithium cells!
2012 02 29
Ordered 48 of GBS 100Ah, they come complete with bus bars, straps and handles. They are pre mounted as blocks of 4 cells (12.8v nominal).
Also ordered a Lithiumate Lite BMS to match the set. http://elithion.com/lithiumate-lite.php
From http://www.evolveelectrics.com
Also ordered a Acme ~DC-DC convertor to eliminate voltage sag while driving with all the lights and “accessories” on…