RE: [DMCForum] Hybrid question for Dr. Dave - Paging Dr. Dave...

["timnagin" <timnagin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have to say I most definitely agree with Dave on this point.  A lot of it
is just the psychology of seeing less spent at the pump.

There shouldn't be any real challenge to add more batteries to any car.  You
could install additional banks in as much room as you have, but I would
suggest using a battery isolator if you do this.

Also, you will be increasing the work load for the cars charging system to
recharge these additional battery, and your time spent plugged in at home
will be longer as well.  That additional time spent plugged into the wall is
also more money spent.

Greg


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From: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Dave Stragand
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 12:00 PM
To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [DMCForum] Hybrid question for Dr. Dave - Paging Dr. Dave...

Nothing unique about the wiring of a lithium ion battery.

 

The question would be about what they are trying to accomplish?  If they
think they would be saving money by charging the batteries at home...
well... maybe a small amount, but it would be HUGELY outweighed by the
cost of those batteries.

 

It's about total cost, not total MPG.

 

It amazes me that some folks are dropping everything and spending over
sticker price to get a hybrid to "save money on gas".  These folks don't
seem to realize that spending $25,000+ on a new car to save $500-$1000
is essentially spending MORE money.

 

It's like the old environmental debate about pushing older cars off the
road because they have higher percentages of emissions.  If looked at
from a larger perspective, building a new car is much worse for the
environment.  To manufacture a new car creates on average 1000 times
more pollutants and requires nearly 10,000 times more energy than any
(already built) average car would consume in it's useful lifetime.  Many
people concerned about environmental issues seem to forget the 'reuse'
in the 'Three R's'.   Reusing what you already have is often the best
solution.  The larger picture is what counts.

 

In the case of the lithium ion battery folks, I can bet they are
spending dollars to save pennies.

 

-Dave

 

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From: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of cruznmd
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 8:22 AM
To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DMCForum] Hybrid question for Dr. Dave - Paging Dr. Dave...

 

Dave,

I recently read about hybrid hot-rodders who are installing small 
stacks of Li-ion batteries in their hybrids for extended mileage- 
anywhere from 80 to 250. They plug 'em in at home to charge them each 
day. When the spare batteries drain, the normal hybrid action kicks in 
and mileage drops to the car's advertised rating.

Do you think you could figure out how to wire these batteries in if 
someone asked you to?

Thanks,

Rich A.
#5335

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