Thundersky

Engine Battery Layout Update

September 30, 2008

This has been somewhat of an issue as we have to fit in other components. The battery arrangement may now look like this, simply so as to fit the required batteries in the available space….

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[Video] Battery Management & Rack Construction

September 23, 2008

It’s taken a bit of preparation time, which is essential rather than diving in to find something we’ve done is not quite right – both Nathan and I have been guilty in the past of making stuff only to discover a better way of doing it….

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Of Time & Its Distance: The Debate over Batteries & Range

September 12, 2008

I often get queries from people wanting a car conversion that’ll take them for hundreds of miles between re-charges. While technically it is possible with the latest batteries, we’re not quite there yet when it comes to cost-effectiveness and space. For day-to-day average driving, many folks do about 50-80 miles which is an achievable thing [...]

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[Video] Battery Assessment & Ripping Out the Dash

September 3, 2008

It’s been a long wait, but the Thundersky lithium 144v 160Ah batteries finally arrived! Now we have to set about determining the best configuration for the batteries in the engine bay and rear tank.

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Battery Assessment, Rip out Dash & Install Heater Core

September 2, 2008

Determining Battery Installation Now the batteries have arrived we can get down to determining installation configuration. Thunderskies have ribbed sides for a reason; so when stacked there is airflow between the batteries. Some configurations I have seen ignore this and batteries are staggered flat together which is not cool as they can get warm!

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