Diesel Electric Conversion
Considering Tesla’s 4680 Gen-2 Cell in a Low-Voltage Battery Pack for Sailboats
Figure 1 – TESLA 4680 and CAM72 Cell Arrangements in a “48V” Pack After Tesla’s internal needs are being met for its new 4680 battery cells, they will begin offering these cells to other OEMs, who will develop new battery packs and incorporate them into their own products. This is interesting to me since my…
Read MoreChanging our mindset on EV sailing – how to reduce ‘range anxiety’
When a sailboat uses electric propulsion, battery recharging needs to be factored into the journey. How often is recharging needed, is probably the most common question asked by sailors who currently have a diesel engine, and are considering converting to electric propulsion. The answer is, it depends on how you use the motor. Many sailing…
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