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Old 05-25-2009, 12:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Metro
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90 day: 125.37 mpg (US)

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I love it. Small scale version of:



link: http://www.jstraubel.com/EVpusher/EVpusher2.htm

For the motorbike, all you'd really need is a throttle control and on/off switch. Couldn't you leave it in top gear, accelerate electrically up to speed, then close the bike's ignition to fire the ICE and continue accelerating/cruising?

I don't think the ForkenSwift could handle the weight of the bike (even if only the front portion) cantilevered off the back, like that SUV. Might need a light 2 wheel dolly to put the bike's front wheel in and tow instead.

Halfbakery is so much fun.
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