Re: Battery Technology [Was: Re: short range hybrid product idea]

[poke <poke@oly.silverlink.net>]

> Hate to disappoint you, but you're not going to get anywhere near 100 miles 
> of range with a typical conversion. EV conversions are great for "in-town" 
> trips and short commutes, but are pretty marginal for what you're wanting 
> to do. If you can't live with a conversion with maybe 40 to 60 miles range, 
> my best advice is don't even bother. The conversion will take lots of time 
> and money and you won't be happy with the results. You could do a 100 mile 
> commute in a fairly normal conversion but only if you can charge at work.

Thanks, I should have been more explicit. My commute is only 25 miles (50
round trip). Based on prior postings, I am looking for double my commute
in 80% dod. Does that change things?



> If you have a goal to build a 100 mile EV, don't plan on your first EV 
> being the 100 mile one. You'd be better off buying a used EV to learn on, 
> or building a first EV with more modest expectations. After you have some 
> experience then you'll be better able to design a longer-range EV. Plan on 
> making your 2nd EV the 100 mile one. It can be done, but it's not going to 
> be easy.

Ever since 9th grade when I saw the Ford Synraycer kick major bootie in
the Pentax world solar challenge in 1989 (or was that 1988???), I have
always dreamt of building my own ev. It's all worthwhile and I won't be
disappointed if the first go-round is not perfect. All of the planets are
just about aligned, hence I am in a position to finally start building
one.

Thanks,

-Chuck

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