johu wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:41 am Wow, this is actually based on Maguire/Huebner tech? Whats the story?

I've started a thread (here)

Some background on the car... owned by Electrifi Classic Cars ( here ), built by Electric Classic Cars ( here ), using the Zero EV inverter controller ( here ) which is a commercial version of the open source inverter controller developed by Damien and Johannes 8-) WATCH: Check out this Ferrari 308 ...

D@F wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:22 pmIs there some photo of the drive fitting somewhere?

Have a chat with Dima who was involved in the build. The photos I have don't show very much detail

Have you open and tested if it can be used backwards by just swapping the inlet and outlet. Have a chat with Chris at Zero EV UK ( here ) who've done a lot of work on Tesla drive units for performance applications. I still also have to limit the power due to regulations in the swedish vehicle contr...

I'd recommend using the Tesla small drive unit... the large drive will be very overpowered, big and heavy.

If you have any doubts about the small drive unit performance have a chat with Dima and Damien and watch this

We will have six vehicles on display at the show... here's a taster

TheLifeHacker wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:41 amDoes anyone have a contact that can make the Bolt components work in this build?

What's your budget for this development?

I don't think it's worth your time documenting these expenses because most people only care about the end result (working hardware, software, and support). My suggestion is use external advertising on this site and give members the option of turning off adds by paying a monthly subscription.

Several people who use the Open Source inverter are bidding on Model 3 parts and it's only a matter of time before we need to repeat the Tesla inverter magic once again :D I thought it would be helpful to start a place holder for useful information. I'll start with a link to a 30 page thread on the ...

At the last count 7 Tesla Open Inverter based conversions will be on show at this years event in the UK

https://youtu.be/h2tWCe8s99o

Another 4 Tesla P100 modules (25kWh) in the rear of the bus

tom91 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2019 9:16 pm Now thats a tight space for those batteries, specially having seen it first hand.

Good thing you will be reusing the Tesla BMS thus not requiring alot of wires.

Yeah, it's cosy in the 'belly' battery box

loading 8 Tesla P100 modules (50kWh) into the 'belly' of the bus today

I might have missed it in the historical thread but are you using that Type 2 DC fast charge port? Today we are using the Type 2 AC pins for 22kW three phase. Our long term goal is to use the Type 2 DC pins and I'm making some progress on finding a vendor for the HomePlug Green PHY that's required....

Just a few photos of the "ICE Breaker" project with lots more details to follow... for historical posts please see my DIY Electric Car Forum thread (here)