CRODRIVER and the 2012 RIMAC... AMAZING WORK !!!

[gensem]

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like our project!

Yeah, Hal is the head of mechanical engineering in our company and he's doing a great job (for now at least :lol: ).

You'll have to wait a little bit for shredding tires until we finish the P2 (Prototype 2). For now we only have the P1 and don't want to risk it.

CroDriver, dont push Hal too much...
We need his motors and frames badly!
Looking forward for tire shredding.

 

[Arlo1]

Cant wait for some smoke!

 

[theRealFury]

Really nice work, te car looks amazing. Just a shame its got $300,000-$500,000 written all over it, which basically puts it in the bracket of fantacy car in my mind. I dont doubt that 92KWH can do 600KM... these claims are usually backed by a small print stating driven on flat ground at an average of 25km/h which is possible for just about any vehicle.

What i want to know is how far it can go at 60-70mph and also how far it can go in a straight line at the maximum speed.

I can't help but feel sorry for E-car designers when i look at the current battery tech, i mean, 92KWH of batteries has gt to be the best part of $50,000. We need $50 per KW/h on batteries before EV prices will be sinsible.

Like i say though, the concept is truly stunning, i would drive that car in a heartbeat. You are gonna need one hell of a battery deal to get that concept into a car that really sells though.

 

[Arlo1]

This realy is amazing. Is there any more videos of the bmw ripping around? Am I correct the bmw had 2 of the motors in it to test before the concept 1?

 

[zEEz]

This realy is amazing. Is there any more videos of the bmw ripping around? Am I correct the bmw had 2 of the motors in it to test before the concept 1?

http://www.rimac-automobili.com/evaluation-vehicles/e-m3-video-gallery-vp12

I don't know if you already saw them, but I had fun

 

[liveforphysics]

This realy is amazing. Is there any more videos of the bmw ripping around? Am I correct the bmw had 2 of the motors in it to test before the concept 1?

Brushed warp13's I believe. Which IIRC are the same motors used in the concept 1 prototype while they are figuring out the brushless solution. But I'm not 100% certain on that.

 

[Arlo1]

I hope someone chimes in and says different. Because its not going to look good when the world finds out that all the specs are based on speculation!

 

[liveforphysics]

I hope someone chimes in and says different. Because its not going to look good when the world finds out that all the specs are based on speculation!

I don't think they are trying to hide anything, IIRC, they stated it was brushed for now at one of the shows, and showed examples of what they plan the brushless version with incorporated controller might look like.

These are great guys and honest guys making awesome stuff. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Arlo1]

Ok great because the ev relalation could relay benifit from this car coming to market!

 

[rochesterricer]

This realy is amazing. Is there any more videos of the bmw ripping around? Am I correct the bmw had 2 of the motors in it to test before the concept 1?

Brushed warp13's I believe. Which IIRC are the same motors used in the concept 1 prototype while they are figuring out the brushless solution. But I'm not 100% certain on that.

Going from memory, the BMW started out with a single Warp11HV and a Zilla 2K controller. It then moved to a single 250kw(I think) version of the brushless PM motors he was working on. There are more details in his threads on the DIY forum.

There was a quick mention of this car in Popular Science. They think production is "unlikely," but we shall see.

 

[Arlo1]

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There was a quick mention of this car in Popular Science. They think production is "unlikely," but we shall see.

Which DIY forum? Diy electric car? And whats his name or thread link? People can think anything is unlikely. But....

 

[CroArcher]

http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28287&highlight=bimoto

http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php/crodriver-has-secret-61267.html

http://www.rimac-automobili.com/

 

[bigmoose]

I never cease to be amazed!! It's like old home week! Welcome rochesterricer! Good to see you again.

 

[rochesterricer]

Good to see you too. Its amazing how small the world is sometimes lol. I've actually been on DIY Electric Car for a while and finally decided to join this place. Still getting used to this forum software though.

 

[bigmoose]

Good to have you a part of the board. Looking forward to hearing of the innovative projects you have in the works! Try the eTech skin you might like it a little better, as it is a bit like one of the old boards we used to visit.

 

[rochesterricer]

The most annoying thing is there doesn't seem to be a way to subscribe or follow topics without getting email notifications. Oh well.

I doubt I will have any EV projects anytime soon, after paying for a wedding and a house. Who knows though, I may try something cheap like an e-bicycle project. I've been contemplating an e-bike trailer project ever since I saw this article:

http://www.gizmag.com/ridekick-motorized-bicycle-trailer/20953/

I'm guessing thats Crodriver himself that posted the links a few posts up btw. Good to have you on here too Cro

 

[bigmoose]

The subscribe pick at the top left (on my screen) does send emails. The "bookmark" pick (next to subscribe) on mine places the thread into your bookmark file for easy clicking to. User control panel>manage bookmarks

 

[Arlo1]

The most annoying thing is there doesn't seem to be a way to subscribe or follow topics without getting email notifications. Oh well.

I doubt I will have any EV projects anytime soon, after paying for a wedding and a house. Who knows though, I may try something cheap like an e-bicycle project. I've been contemplating an e-bike trailer project ever since I saw this article:

http://www.gizmag.com/ridekick-motorized-bicycle-trailer/20953/

I'm guessing thats Crodriver himself that posted the links a few posts up btw. Good to have you on here too Cro

Yeh I just post on a thread to avoid getting emails then I just click "View your posts" when I log in.

 

[Hangdog98]

Nikola Tesla was born in Croatia.

Yes, but wasn't he the son of a Serbian Orthodox Priest and his Serbian wife, and didn't Tesla himself identify his nationality as Serbian? Doesn't that, at least by Balkan standards make him 100% Serbian? But didn't he do all of his work in the USA. Doesn't that make his work... American?

Just sayin'

My Tesla Type S is going to be black with a cream leather interior.

 

[Teh Stork]

Awesome work, inspires me to take a master in electrical engineering Or just design something totally nutty, hope to get funding, and try realizing it. E-moto with similar specs (2wd ofc) would be nice

 

[CroDriver]

I hope someone chimes in and says different. Because its not going to look good when the world finds out that all the specs are based on speculation!

I don't think they are trying to hide anything, IIRC, they stated it was brushed for now at one of the shows, and showed examples of what they plan the brushless version with incorporated controller might look like.

These are great guys and honest guys making awesome stuff. Nothing to worry about.

Hi Luke

Thanks, I'm glad you like our work.

We used brushed motors a few years ago (in the green BMW, AKA e-M3) but we have completely switched to PM.

The first Concept_One prototype already has the dual motors with integrated controllers.

New AWD prototypes with improved motor systems are now in production.

 

[Arlo1]

 

[Hangdog98]

Absolutely gorgeous.

 

[gogo]

Absolutely gorgeous.

Ya, and if you look long enough there's a nice looking car in the back of the picture, too.

 

[Arlo1]

Im putting those motors in my bmx just so I can beat luke