electric truck project

[kegaration]

1995 chevy s10 short bed 4 cyl
soon to be 100 % battery powered
starting project 1/1/09
parts collecting is 85% complete
ask away or try and shoot me down!


*now sponsored by Tranceologist Powder Coating*

[wolfenr1984]

dude, solar panel(s)! put them on a tonneau cover and collect some sun to charge the batteries on them hot, sunny days! also, put a aftermarket sunroof in that thing for when you do park in the sun, you can have some ventilation for that heat to escape. get the lightest one possible, of course. you should think about a Honda generator too, that way if and when you don't have any place to charge your truck, you can still get her to move under her own power.

[Loren]

Good project, small pickups like that have been electrified many times. Plenty of room for everything and the suspension can handle the load.

The only downside is that a truck is fairly heavy, which will limit your range. If this is just for commuting, a sub-2000 pound car (sports car like a Miata, or a lightweight economy car like an old Metro) might be a better choice. Less weight = more range.

[kegaration]

work is 2.5 miles each way ( no i wont ride a bike ).

i can charge it at work .(free) + im keepin it light for a NEV type truck
got more parts today some motors controllers in stuff ( i raided 3 Yale forklifts!)
its so gunna be on! you know after i clean the garage

[wolfenr1984]

nice! free "gas"! lol

[kegaration]

yup free power

parts i have : looks like its gunna be a 72 volt sys with an 8 inch by 15 inch ge motor
controlled by alltrax and monitored by curtis level system the trans is gunna be a small 4 speed from a chevy car
parts i need to buy is batteries, and lots bubble gum, and duct tape, and beer lots of beer

[kegaration]

got the trans today 3 speed instead of 4 but i looks like it will work well.
1958 weighs about 60# and is about 18 inches long including tail shaft all iron gears
good thing i wont be shiften much
also it uses a standard drive shaft output so i hope like hell the drive shaft yoke slides in

[Loren]

What uses a 3-speed any more? You're not using an automatic, are you?

[kegaration]

i was gunna use the stock 4l60e but had this little three speed layn around its so light and small + they sell a floor shifter that would work perfect !
it prob would do ok with the stock auto but i like to keep it simple
just finished last ev project that was simple design and work very well so ill stick to that

[tranceologist]

we would like to help on this project. please pm for details.

thanx

- Josh

[kegaration]

yup im gunna need a couple things powder coated I have heard your the man.
i have see your pics and your work in person up close and without a doubt will be calling soon for prices
i also seen your cards at the local auto store!

[Sneakin Deacon]

suggestions...


use a manual tranny. the auto is heavier, and will eat up power just trying to push through the converter.

try to go to a light rim/tire combo and minimize rotational mass as well as friction

change your lighting to LED lighting...

make it as light as feasably possible. the battery selection can affect this greatly.


depending on the torque and rpm capability of the motor, you might be able to just do a direct drive setup...

[kegaration]

the three speed is a manual
the stock auto is very small (i had thought about usin it )
motor size is an 8 inch and i dont think it would do a good job coupled directly to the drive shaft
took out the ice today 45 min hack job !
takin out the auto trans tommrow to get a good look

[kegaration]

some of stuff not needed 1-6-09

[kegaration]

all that oil filled goodness for sale! any takers ?