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by oelbrenner
Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:39 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: BMW I3 Project
Replies: 59
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Re: BMW I3 Project

thinking of using a i3 motor for a future project, any chance you can grab some measurements on the back side of the motor.
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mostly looking for these measurements, but if you have more accurate / complete ones that would be great !
by oelbrenner
Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: continuous regen as ac generator
Replies: 5
Views: 1709

Re: continuous regen as ac generator


Cool project! I have a couple of P38s and wondered about the potential to convert to EV for farm utility use.
Do you know if the auto transmission also has a covered PTO or is it just the manual gearboxes from the diesel?


the engine/transmission/transfer case im using is a bit of a mashup ...
by oelbrenner
Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: continuous regen as ac generator
Replies: 5
Views: 1709

Re: continuous regen as ac generator


1. I think it all comes down to cooling. If you can cool inverter & motor sufficiently during stand still you can run continously
2. The inverter has a built-in, adjustable max voltage limit upon which it will reduce regen. In addition it has a BMS pin that you can program to limit regen as well
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by oelbrenner
Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: continuous regen as ac generator
Replies: 5
Views: 1709

continuous regen as ac generator

Im building a 4x4 land rover ( range rover p38 ), and the back of the transfer case ( a land rover LT230 ) has a provision for a PTO attachment.

I plan to mount a small 35 - 65 HP AC motor onto the back of this transfer case and hook it up to the PTO spline.

the PTO input and the transmission ...