EV Powered Trailers

Dan Fahey · 03-07-2014, 12:06 PM

Hello ALL:
Have been talking to EVDrive in California to build an Enclosed or Open Car Trailer with Electric Motor and Batteries and Solar Cells.

www.evdrive.com

Here is one of their new Products
http://vimeo.com/68397135

Intent is to improve fuel mileage and reduce need for a Generator at the track.
The extra EV power will reduce wear and tear on the Tow Vehicle.

At the track or even Towing during the day there is enough surface area on a Trailer for Solar Cells to generate up to 2-5KW of power.

Need help where to look for Federal and State Laws/Rules that may impact getting this program started.

This is an investment and the first one will not be cheap.
If we can get enough of them built the cost will drop dramatically.

Thanks for your help.

Dan

HandOverFist · 03-07-2014, 12:54 PM

Are you talking about using the trailer wheels as extra drive wheels?

Painter · 03-07-2014, 03:03 PM

Way too many serious drugs in California. Still looking for free lunch.

Dan Fahey · 03-07-2014, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Are you talking about using the trailer wheels as extra drive wheels?

Yes...Correct...
One of the Axles will power the Trailer and an Electrical Brake.
The second axle will have a hydraulic electrically activated brake.
Lot of advantages.

Dan

Dan Fahey · 03-07-2014, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Painter

Way too many serious drugs in California. Still looking for free lunch.

Then Stop Taking drugs.
Get a Job and Buy Lunch !!

D

HandOverFist · 03-07-2014, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Yes...Correct...
One of the Axles will power the Trailer and an Electrical Brake.
The second axle will have a hydraulic electrically activated brake.
Lot of advantages.

Dan

That would be interesting. I still have bad memories of a trailered DitchWhitch pushing me thru an intersection when I was younger lol.

Dan Fahey · 03-07-2014, 05:37 PM

Where did this get moved to?

OK Found it !!

D

03-07-2014, 12:06 PM	#1
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,127 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	EV Powered Trailers Hello ALL: Have been talking to EVDrive in California to build an Enclosed or Open Car Trailer with Electric Motor and Batteries and Solar Cells. www.evdrive.com Here is one of their new Products http://vimeo.com/68397135 Intent is to improve fuel mileage and reduce need for a Generator at the track. The extra EV power will reduce wear and tear on the Tow Vehicle. At the track or even Towing during the day there is enough surface area on a Trailer for Solar Cells to generate up to 2-5KW of power. Need help where to look for Federal and State Laws/Rules that may impact getting this program started. This is an investment and the first one will not be cheap. If we can get enough of them built the cost will drop dramatically. Thanks for your help. Dan

03-07-2014, 12:54 PM	#2
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: EV Powered Trailers Are you talking about using the trailer wheels as extra drive wheels? __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-07-2014, 03:03 PM	#3
Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 162 Times in 45 Posts	Re: EV Powered Trailers Way too many serious drugs in California. Still looking for free lunch.

03-07-2014, 05:37 PM	#7
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,127 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: EV Powered Trailers Where did this get moved to? OK Found it !! D