Search results

Simplification Rule #8: Utilize Existing Electrical Infrastructure One goal is to power the 2021 Sienna from an electrified parking space, which might be located at an interstate rest area or a state park, for example. The inverter needs to be connected to a NEMA 14-50 connector (inlet). A...

https://afdc.energy.gov/conserve/idle_reduction_light.html https://afdc.energy.gov/conserve/idle_reduction_basics.html

https://afdc.energy.gov/conserve/idle_reduction_electrification.html Electrified Parking Spaces is another good reason for a car to be based on a high voltage system. An inverter can power the car from a 110VAC source. I have not seen any car advertising about importing 110VAC power. I have...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IdleAir

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shorepower#Trucks

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idle_reduction

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Start-stop_system

https://www.autonews.com/sales/restocking-dealer-lots-tough-task-industry

Little wonder that some eBikes are sold out and some EVs are unavailable. The Global supply chain is threatened by covid19. The USA economy is dependent upon dozens of minerals that are 100% obtained from outside USA. Moreover, no facilities exist in the USA to process some of those minerals...

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1120320_lithium-ion-vs-nickel-metal-hydride-toyota-still-likes-both-for-its-hybrids https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/automakers-seek-more-ethical-resilient-supply-chains...

Right now, i know intuitively this approach will work. The football is in the red zone. Moving the ball into the end zone from the 20-yard line still requires refining a large amount of detail to obtain the optimal solution. One of the time-consuming activities is planning the rendezvous points...

Levo is the Specialized electric mountain bike. i suppose the Creo and Levo chargers are compatible? This is an example of a DC-to-DC (12V) charger. I wonder if it charges at the same speed as the AC charger? I am looking for a 48VDC charger that can function as a "fast charger", like Tesla...

Drawing power from 12VDC versus HV bus. connecting to HV bus may not be possible due to software . https://invertersrus.com/prius-power-inverter/ The undesirable "idle-loop" he alludes to can be controlled by software on the Prime models to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, if you fall...

https://easyebiking.com/modmo-saigon-urban-e-bike-to-compete-with-cowboy-vanmoof-s2/ This bike is similar to my mechanical REI CTY bike. The bike has a modular Topeak rack that is very convenient for shopping.

Beautiful sunrise over Denver this morning. We will probably have another bad air day. Anyhow, a motivational start for the day.

Simplification Rule #7: Seek Synergy from Complementary Parts; Reduce Overlap with Asymmetry Two bikes are better than one! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang The solution for an eBike on the Tour Divide is not a single eBike with a hybrid car. A complementary pair of mechanical...

How to fast charge an eBike just occurred to me: a DC-to-DC fast charger, rather than traditional AC-to-DC charging. A major component of the Toyota electrical system is the DC-to-DC converter, which transforms 300VDC to 12VDC. Fast charging generally charges 80% in 30 minutes. The DC-to-AC...

I've developed a concept called "complementary" electrical and mechanical bikes to explain how the pair work together to synergistically cover the vast differences on Tour Divide. Terrain is one obvious difference. Charging is a more subtle difference. Charging time is 2.5 hours. The Creo main...

The Grand Teton NP, WY to Steamboat Springs, CO leg of the Tour Divide is essentially 400 miles of flat riding. I don't think i would enjoy the Cutthroat very much on this leg. Wyoming can turn into a wind tunnel.

The bike geometries sure look different by comparing pictures. I should probably take both on the trip. I would feel totally comfortable knowing i can handle all terrain well. I suspect there is a significant amount of overlap between the two bikes. I start to get worried when a bike weighs...