Towable Turbine Powered CHAdeMO Charger

[DarkStar]

Wow, someone is definitely holding out on us! Speak up and provide some details as this looks awesome!

(Source: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/1367-Towable-Generators?p=95919&viewfull=1#post95919)

[TonyWilliams]

It's in the forum under the Dec 3 meeting in San Francisco Bay.

[DarkStar]

Apparently it is propane powered. Does anyone recognize the CHAdeMO charger that was used for the project?

[TonyWilliams]

Does anyone recognize the CHAdeMO charger that was used for the project?

Yes.... except it's not a ChaDeMo charger.

[DarkStar]

Yes.... except it's not a ChaDeMo charger.

Hmm... The connecter sure looks like a CHAdeMO one...

[TonyWilliams]

Yes.... except it's not a ChaDeMo charger.

Hmm... The connecter sure looks like a CHAdeMO one...

Yes, it is a ChaDeMo connector. The charger did not come with ChaDeMo protocols.

Check out these chargers:

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[91040]

So one can DC charge through the CHAdeMO port without using CHAdeMo protocols?

[TonyWilliams]

So one can DC charge through the CHAdeMO port without using CHAdeMo protocols?

He is using a connection between the front of the battery pack and the inverter. He intends to bypass the protocols, but there are limits to max power to prevent battery protections from kicking in.

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[91040]

Then this approach could be used with a DC charger powered on 240V at low enough amps to avoid the CA utility's demand charge?

[TonyWilliams]

Then this approach could be used with a DC charger powered on 240V at low enough amps to avoid the CA utility's demand charge?

Anything that keeps the 15 minute average below 20kW (in San Diego, up to 30kW in some markets elsewhere in California).

ChaDeMo provides safety protocols. Not wise to bypass that for curb to car charging.