[Spridgets] Renewable energy (here I go, off-topic with y'all :)

[Steven Guterman]

The Tesla works because they use expensive Li-ion batteries.  They are much
lighter and last longer than lead acid, NiCd or NiMh.  If I was going to
convert a midget to electric I think NiMh batteries would make a good
compromise between weight and cost.

Steve

On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 10:01 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> This is an interesting topic, I noticed those specs also and wondered if
> there was a more efficient way to approach a project like that. Our cars
> are
> too heavy, the kits are too inefficient.
>
> Did anyone see the segment on the Tesla the other day on speed channel? My
> brother-in-law just moved to LA to design for Tesla (he does interiors).
> After being out of work in Detroit he took the job and loves it but he is
> not a "mechanical car guy" and he can't afford a Tesla ether.
>
> The way Tesla builds the rotor and stator is amazing and the chassis is
> aluminum with a carbon fiber body. They said they get 245 miles on a charge
> : ) Too bad 200K price tag : (
>
> Lin
>
>
> On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 9:18 PM, Dave KK7SS <kk7ss at frontier.com> wrote:
>
> > But the downside is
> >
> > QUOTE:
> > Car specs
> > Range: 25 to 30 miles
> > Top speed: 65 mph+
> > Recharge time: 6 to 8 hours
> > Weight: 2300 lbs.
> > UNQUOTE:
> >
> > Sadly, most of us couldn't get to Work and back!
> > But his implemntation is nice..
> >
> > --
> > Dave G  KK7SS
> > DN06ig   Richland, WA
> >
> > '59 Morris Minor 1000
> > '65 Sprite - in process
> > '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son.
> > '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Seippel" <aseippel at austin.rr.com>
> >
> > http://www.acterra.org/ev/
> >
> > Been done already. - Jim
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