So, guys, as the season approaches while staring at 1 feet of snow and 10F outside, I am planning out my new build. My old bike will probably be sold to a friend at a deep discount. The new build will be a bit novel to me and maybe many others, but I would like to do an used EV/LTO or both build with a Cyclone 3kW or just a plain 1-1.5kW hub maybe even a CYC with the ability to upgrade to a LR Big Block motor.
I will learn, and hopefully not burn down my garage, a lot of new skills such as BMS wiring and working with raw cells. This is what I am thinking either a hybrid LTO/EV battery where the LTO (1kWh<) gets drawn/cycled first and then a EV (3kWh) gets used for long trips. This is obviously for the fact most runs/errands are within 30 miles round trip and LTO have huge cycle life. The EV will simply be switched on for long trips or random long cruising. In this case, the LTO will probably go on top tube and EV in the frame.
If not, I will just stick to EV as I do want the large range. The LTO batteries will most likely be the Toshiba SCIB and the EV will be whatever is on hand but looking for $100 per kwH for the EV.
Any thoughts? I think I might just start with the LTO as I am really really interested in that tech. This will replace my 1kWh cheap bad scooter batteries and gas generator 72V Cyclone.
I will learn, and hopefully not burn down my garage, a lot of new skills such as BMS wiring and working with raw cells. This is what I am thinking either a hybrid LTO/EV battery where the LTO (1kWh<) gets drawn/cycled first and then a EV (3kWh) gets used for long trips. This is obviously for the fact most runs/errands are within 30 miles round trip and LTO have huge cycle life. The EV will simply be switched on for long trips or random long cruising. In this case, the LTO will probably go on top tube and EV in the frame.
If not, I will just stick to EV as I do want the large range. The LTO batteries will most likely be the Toshiba SCIB and the EV will be whatever is on hand but looking for $100 per kwH for the EV.
Any thoughts? I think I might just start with the LTO as I am really really interested in that tech. This will replace my 1kWh cheap bad scooter batteries and gas generator 72V Cyclone.