http://transmaterial.net/index.php/2008/08/03/thallium-doped-lead-telluride/ MATERIALS THAT REDEFINE OUR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Wed, 09 May 2012 02:26:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://transmaterial.net/index.php/2008/08/03/thallium-doped-lead-telluride/comment-page-1/#comment-787 Scott Mittledorf Sat, 02 May 2009 21:33:26 +0000 http://transmaterial.net/wp/?p=174#comment-787 Dr. Heremans, This is all new and fascinating to me. I am a resident of Las Vegas and very curious about converting heat to electricity. My boss and I are converting a 1967 Volkswagen Squareback to electric. We will start with lead acid batteries and graduate to lithium ion ($ is a factor, of course) and will also incorporate at least one solar cell, perhaps more. Regenerative braking will be an upgrade at some point in the near future. These things are all available to us from ECOS electric motors online. Thermo-electric seems like a natural in this hellishly hot valley. Are there any thermo-electric materials available to the average Joe? Do any of the thermo-electric materials operate at a lower temerature, say 150-200 degrees F? Our ultimate goal is not just an electric vehicle, but one that is self-sustaining. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much for your time, Scott Mittledorf. Dr. Heremans,
This is all new and fascinating to me. I am a resident of Las Vegas and very curious about converting heat to electricity. My boss and I are converting a 1967 Volkswagen Squareback to electric. We will start with lead acid batteries and graduate to lithium ion ($ is a factor, of course) and will also incorporate at least one solar cell, perhaps more. Regenerative braking will be an upgrade at some point in the near future. These things are all available to us from ECOS electric motors online. Thermo-electric seems like a natural in this hellishly hot valley. Are there any thermo-electric materials available to the average Joe? Do any of the thermo-electric materials operate at a lower temerature, say 150-200 degrees F? Our ultimate goal is not just an electric vehicle, but one that is self-sustaining. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much for your time, Scott Mittledorf.

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