Recent content by koop117

So let me get this straight: Just because I believe in God, I am not "rational" or "logical", nor am I "scientific"? I find your comment to be ridiculous and ignorant, at best. It would be wise to keep your generalizations in check. Koop

Don't know if this was said or not but: "Santa Clause" does not exist because one can prove that he in fact, does not. No one can disprove God's existence, can they? The answer to that would be "no." Also, if God is the omnipotent being that He is, He is not bound by the laws of space...

Of course. All of those would be key in making an efficient vehicle. Well, you were just ahead of the times, weren't you? koop

I read in a DOE report, just a few minutes ago, that regenerative braking is only 4% efficient. Good site, thanks for pointing it out. Koop

Point taken. I was thinking more along the lines of that in this little drawing of said "car".

I was thinking more along the lines of multiple cells that are smaller, rather than a large, single cell.

That's what I was looking for, to a point... EDIT: (What if) I use small solar cells for that task (I know, energy would be used faster than converted by the panels, but it could possibly lengthen battery life per charge, right)?

Right, that makes sense. I do have two deep cycle batteries...but they weigh about 30lbs each, and are for our travel trailer. I think motorcycle batteries sound like the way to go. Now for a potentially ridiculous question: Can I hook up an alternator to the shaft of the motor...

Motorcycle batteries? Got it. That site is great, and the store has some great stuff in it. Thanks for pointing that out, I have been looking for days for a motor, but all I could find were industrial sites. Thanks again, Koop

Right. Yeah, that makes sense.

Well, I am trying to test out a motor run on rechargeable power (basically a fully electric car), but only using the battery to "start" the motor...if that makes any sense. I would like to use a motor that is large enough to provide enough force to the wheels of my project cart, but can still...

I admit it, I am a complete and utter noob when it comes to electrical components. I need help. I am trying to run an electrical motor on a regular 12 volt car battery. Can this even work? If so, how much money and work needs to be done? This is for a little..."project". If anyone can...