GreenHybrid Interactive Hybrid Car Resource
Home Discuss Articles Compare Share Shop
GreenHybrid.com   Hybrid Car Forums   Tech Information   Mileage & Specs   Photo Gallery   Buying Guide  
GreenHybrid Mileage Database - Click here to track your MPG! Join Hybrid car discussions today - Create a FREE GreenHybrid Account

Go Back   GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars > Hybrid Cars > Nissan Motors > Nissan Altima Hybrid

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 11-08-2008, 01:36 PM
Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Eph
Location: Rochester, NY
Hybrids: Nissan Altima
Posts: 113
Default Solar Panel to augment 12V battery

For those of you that are really into modding your NAH, I wrote up a short post over at cleanmpg on my solar panel I mounted recently.

Let me know what you think!

Eph

.



Hand calculated numbers, not trip computer data.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 11-11-2008, 12:42 PM
ht_dave's Avatar
Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Dave
Hybrids: Nissan Altima, Ford Escape
Posts: 7
Default Re: Solar Panel to augment 12V battery

Did you manage to secure the panel? Does it have any impact on the battery vent?

I'd be interested to hear if you have any metrics on if it has any noticible impact.

Dave
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 11-12-2008, 08:02 AM
Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Eph
Location: Rochester, NY
Hybrids: Nissan Altima
Posts: 113
Default Re: Solar Panel to augment 12V battery

I'm working on securing it. There is a gap between the back panel and the rear window that I plan to run some zip-tie straps down through.

re: impact on FE
It's really hard to tell, given that it's been getting colder. As I mention in the other thread, I was motivated by the results of the guy who did it on his Honda Civic Hybrid with good results. I'll try to figure out the benefits of this car next spring...

Eph

.



Hand calculated numbers, not trip computer data.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
12v , 400h , escape , ford , highlander , hybrid , hybrids , lexus , panel , panel12v , panels , pannels , solar , toyota , vehicles

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Topic Starter Forum Replies Last Post
IMA battery isn't charging anymore. Hot_Georgia_2004 Honda Civic Hybrid 11 09-02-2009 08:34 PM
Who is the company that replaces factory batteries with more powerful ones? nicst47 Ford Escape Hybrid 17 09-18-2008 11:07 AM
DIY: Solar Panel Installation giantquesadilla HCH II-Specific Discussions 0 11-25-2007 01:21 PM
12V Battery Replacement GaryG Ford Escape Hybrid 45 11-08-2007 05:23 PM
When the battery fails bwilson4web Toyota Prius 15 05-05-2007 09:47 AM


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:39 PM.


Home | Hybrid Discussion Forums | Hybrid Articles Archive | Mileage Database | Hybrid Photo Galleries | Compare Vehicles
Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Advertising
GreenHybrid.com, Copyright 2008
InternetBrands.com Automotive Network

GreenHybrid.com founded by Jason Siegel.

SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58