Electric Bike Commuter

The how and why of commuting on electricity

16 BMI LiFePO4 Cells FOR SALE

clock October 21, 2008 08:10 by author mcstar

By popular demand (and excess stock), I've decided to sell a number of  my BMI LiFePO4 cells. 

I have two cartons of brand new BMI cells available for cost plus actual shipping from TX.   These cells are here in Texas right now and can be anywhere in the US in 2-3 days. This shipment is fresh, directly from the factory in Taiwan just 1 week ago. I've been using these batteries to build bike packs, car batteries and trolling motor batteries. Everyone who has used them has been highly delighted in their products. They will give you years of service and save lots of money over time. I really believe that this product is the best on the market

Just FYI, these cells are able to handle current surges of 200A each! So, you must be very careful how you use them. Fuses are highly recommended. I'm using 6 gauge wire and pallet jack power connectors on my setup.

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E-bike with BMI LiFePo4 Cells

clock September 28, 2008 11:43 by author mcstar

Here are some pictures of my e-bike with the custom built LiFePo4 battery pack installed.  This machine cruises at speeds between 26-30mph.  I've got a range of 25-30miles.  I ride it to work 4-5times a week weather permitting.  So far I've put 2000 miles on it (since January 2008).  So far, including the bike, I've put about $1500 into the setup.  Figuring at current gas prices, I've saved at least $350 in fuel.

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About the E-Bike

As of Jan 2008 I added an electric motor and battery to my bicycle and began commuting to work.  The 13.9 mile route takes me about 35minutes.  This Blog will discuss the benefits.

STATS 

As of Nov 2008 I have commuted over 3000 miles on my e-bike. In that time I've recharged my LiFePo4 battery pack about 200 times at a total cost of about $4 in electricity.  That same distance in my truck would have cost me $600.  So far I've saved $427 which is about the cost of my first electric kit.  Now that doesn't include my LiFePo4 battery upgrade which added about $1000 to the price.  I figure I'll break even in another year or so.  Then I'll be saving about $2000 a year in fuel until I have to replace the batteries again in 20 years.  That will add up to a total saving of around $36,000.  Did I mention that I'm not concerned with high gas prices anymore?  To boot, I've lost about 10 pounds and have legs of steel.

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