BATTERIES, BATTERIES, ADD MORE BATERIES!

The last Better Place battery module is currently being bottom balanced so it can be synchronized into the Fiero's battery pack and I thought it would be good to show you where I gained my knowledge on bottom balancing lithium batteries.

Below is the presentation on lithium batteries from EVCCON 2014:

MAKING NEW CONNECTIONS

Over the last three years since the Fiero was purchased and I started my journey into electric cars, many connections have been made through EVTV, DIY Electric Car, Youtube, Google Plus and this blog. Many of the ideas used on the Fiero conversion, have come from the suggestions of other builders and much help has been provided from the local builders, that are part of these connections.....But wait, that is not what this post is all about!

This morning work was started bright and early on making up the second module connections so it can be tied to the first module. Fortunately a large cache of copper and aluminum bars and angles have been built up since the conversion started, not to mention all the fasteners left over from other projects, so I started scrounging around the garage, to find all of the materials needed.

COPPER BAR IN VICE

BENT COPPER BAR

CONNECTION TEST FIT

The two half modules need to be hooked together at the other end, so I decided that would be a good location to place a fuse. I had the one that was on the car when I originally purchased it, so decided to try and find a way of mounting it between the two half modules.

FRONT MODULE FUSE TEST FIT

Alright, I have had my little coffee break and satisfied my craving to do a blog post, so BACK TO WORK!

To be continued,,,

Randy

PIXELS PER MINUTE POD CAST

My son Shane and his friend Eric operate the website Pixels Per Minute, dedicated to video games and every couple of weeks, host a pod cast. Last week, they invited me to talk about electric car conversions and I must admit, it was very enjoyable being interviewed, while having a couple of  Great Lake Brewing Company brews. Below is the link to the pod cast, if you are interested in listening.. Shane, Vanessa, and Eric are really quite entertaining.

ERIC, SHANE AND GUEST

SHANE AND VANESSA

PIXELS PER MINUTE

ELECTRIC EV POD CAST

Hope you enjoy,

Randy

ANTICIPATION

Brian and Mark are at the EVTV shop in Cape Girardeau, MO and should be loading the battery packs soon. I will be getting my Better Place Pack this evening or tomorrow morning.

BRIAN, JACK AND MARK AT EVTV GARAGE

Randy