I think this idea has legs...
We should create our own OPEN SOURCE UNIVERSAL quick swap battery for ebikes and what not
Designed here on Endless Sphere Technology
WE will use 48V solderless 18650 packs so the packs can be upgraded as cell tech evolves
The pack will be baseplate cooled through the negative "terminal"
The negative electrical connection will actually be made to the case cell on the positive terminal side so all electrical connections are on one side
Imagine being able to travel the country and swap in a new 48V battery modules in almost any city
48V is the magic voltage for safety and cheap distribution when we go off grid or micro grid (no conduit or licensed electrician...etc)
One day we will have quick chargers also but battery swapping can happen NOW
Especially convenient for city dwellers who live in apartments
In addition to swap stations with a dozen batteries ready to go at any time we could have anyone sign up to keep batteries at home or work like plugshare but batteryshare. This will enable cross country trips to remote locations
What shape should each module be and in what kWh increment? The modules need to be able to parallel so it is simple to to add more power or capacity to your electric vehicle. In theory they could power anything and the swapping could be done robotically in the future. Right now just a simple handle with a lock release mech for humans (but designed with the future in mind). Ideally it should also be marine grade so they can be used on watercraft but we would need to vote on that given the added cost
The pricing will be free market. Anyone can add to the network and charge whatever they like as long as the batteries are up to spec. If they own the batteries they can set the price. I will have a small free of charge swap station in front of my home with fully charged batteries, but someone who see this as a business opportunity can partner to build large swap stations in public areas and at select businesses. The batteries will have no GPS tracking features but each will have an electronic ID to work with the open source security system to unlock modules from the swap station with your phone. Large swap station operators can buy insurance to protect against vandalism. The network is decentralized with just one standards body: endless-sphere members. Pack versions will be color coded by the handle to enable seamless cell upgrades
We should create our own OPEN SOURCE UNIVERSAL quick swap battery for ebikes and what not
Designed here on Endless Sphere Technology
WE will use 48V solderless 18650 packs so the packs can be upgraded as cell tech evolves
The pack will be baseplate cooled through the negative "terminal"
The negative electrical connection will actually be made to the case cell on the positive terminal side so all electrical connections are on one side
Imagine being able to travel the country and swap in a new 48V battery modules in almost any city
48V is the magic voltage for safety and cheap distribution when we go off grid or micro grid (no conduit or licensed electrician...etc)
One day we will have quick chargers also but battery swapping can happen NOW
Especially convenient for city dwellers who live in apartments
In addition to swap stations with a dozen batteries ready to go at any time we could have anyone sign up to keep batteries at home or work like plugshare but batteryshare. This will enable cross country trips to remote locations
What shape should each module be and in what kWh increment? The modules need to be able to parallel so it is simple to to add more power or capacity to your electric vehicle. In theory they could power anything and the swapping could be done robotically in the future. Right now just a simple handle with a lock release mech for humans (but designed with the future in mind). Ideally it should also be marine grade so they can be used on watercraft but we would need to vote on that given the added cost
The pricing will be free market. Anyone can add to the network and charge whatever they like as long as the batteries are up to spec. If they own the batteries they can set the price. I will have a small free of charge swap station in front of my home with fully charged batteries, but someone who see this as a business opportunity can partner to build large swap stations in public areas and at select businesses. The batteries will have no GPS tracking features but each will have an electronic ID to work with the open source security system to unlock modules from the swap station with your phone. Large swap station operators can buy insurance to protect against vandalism. The network is decentralized with just one standards body: endless-sphere members. Pack versions will be color coded by the handle to enable seamless cell upgrades