Re: EV's of course

[Lee Hart <leeahart@earthlink.net>]

Chris Ward <chris@califormula.com> asked me to post this to the EV list
for him:

> I am going to build an EV.
> I have been working out the idea for four years.
> Goal: I am tired of failing California SMOG tests with my old ICE Cars.
> 1974 and older cars, diesels, and motorcycles are exempt.
> I tried Diesel.  I love diesel cars.  I do want to get away from
> having to depend on gas stations. Prices fluctuate. Sometimes they are
> closed or out of diesel, or don't sell diesel at all.
> Diesel is cheaper to make, but costs more than premium here.
> 
> I always have electricity at home.  It's never closed or out.
> 
> I drive 20 or less miles daily.
> I have no hills.
> I do not need the freeway.
> Warm Southern California.
> 
> I hate to give up my idea after working so long on it, but info is to
> share. I need help with the details though.
> 
> I have found a Cushman Patrol Vehicle.  AKA (Meter Maid Scooter).
> It has an OMC gas engine in it now.  Two cylinder 4 stroke.
> I can hit 56mph now, without the governer. Very squirrely though.
> I'm scared.
> 
> Roof, doors, cargo box for batteries: 3 wheels. Registered as
> motorcycle.
> 
> New law now.  Roof and doors, seatbelt? NO helmet required...
> The Parking Enforcement folks got this one passed.
> This will make Corbin's Sparrow sellable. Who would want a helmet
> all the time? They are trying to repeal the seatbelt part because
> they get in and out so much.
> 
> What I need is help figuring out how many batteries and what size.
> What will it weigh? What motor to use? I want it to do city speed
> limit or faster:) for at least 40 miles before slowing down.
> 
> Has anyone done anything like this?
> Golf cart type folks I know will know what to do.
> This will be street legal.
> Cushman makes many Electric Service Vehicles.
> Airport and industrial type carts.
> 
> I was hoping some parts.  Motor, Transmission, final drive.
> Would be an easy swap from one of their EV's.
> 
> Any advice is extremely welcome.
> I am going to do this even if I have to loose wife, kids, home, job,
> whatever.
> 
> Donations to the Ward Electric Meter Maid Cart are welcome.
> 
> Chris Ward in Sandy Eggo...
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