Packaging lithium packs

This is an image of the plates that I had cut at Honolulu community college. They were very helpful and did an excellent job. All the corners were rounded so they were ready to be installed.

I ended up using the original angle iron to secure this pack. It was actually very easy to do all I needed to do was put one plate underneath the pack. Then I put one plate on top of the pack and secured it the way it was secured before.


The pack of 10 batteries that are In the rear of the vehicle were more challenging. I bought some metal strapping from the hardware store and then used some bolts to pull the strapping tight. The metal is a thin gauge so I used four straps. It ended up being easier than I thought it might have been. Once I tightened up the straps it looked like it was very secure and would prevent any swelling of the cells.




Now I am waiting for the replacement cell from China. It should be in within two weeks, at which point I will be able to get the car back on the road.

First time on lithium power

Rear batteries

Front batteries

This is the first drive time on the lithium battteries. I finally have an outlett I can plug the car into. Big mahalo to Eric from Sunetric for wiring up the outlet. The charger draws 25 amps, so I could not use a standard outlet or extension cord. My first driving was unexentful, I do feel that the car is lighter.

There are 14 cells up front and 10 cells in the rear. I am using the same front to rear cables as before.