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Traditional_Ale · 12-25-2009, 09:42 PM

^ Once its in the works I will be all over it.

In the meantime, check out these links:

http://www.elreg.com/

http://www.baldor.com/products/dc_motors.asp

I won't even have a transmission anymore. My gas-pedal will become a computer controlled potentiometer to a DC motor that is entirely direct-drive.

If I did the math right, I will have a top speed of 130 km/h and a range of 400 km between charges. If I add the four 130 watt solar panels and a couple small wind turbines on the roof of the truck then I think the range will be more like 600 km. Full recharge via standard 110 outlet would be about 6 hours.

When I get around to it, I'll start the thread for sure.

But before I do, I think I better finally get around to walking Gimp's dog for him. Msgd him two weeks ago and still haven't made it out.

12-25-2009, 09:42 PM	#3
Traditional_Ale Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CGY Exp:	^ Once its in the works I will be all over it. In the meantime, check out these links: http://www.elreg.com/ http://www.baldor.com/products/dc_motors.asp I won't even have a transmission anymore. My gas-pedal will become a computer controlled potentiometer to a DC motor that is entirely direct-drive. If I did the math right, I will have a top speed of 130 km/h and a range of 400 km between charges. If I add the four 130 watt solar panels and a couple small wind turbines on the roof of the truck then I think the range will be more like 600 km. Full recharge via standard 110 outlet would be about 6 hours. When I get around to it, I'll start the thread for sure. But before I do, I think I better finally get around to walking Gimp's dog for him. Msgd him two weeks ago and still haven't made it out. __________________ So far, this is the oldest I've been.