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Old 05-16-2008, 12:12 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Metro
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90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

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90 day: 107.11 mpg (US)

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Cool! Another one begins.

Comments: definitely keep your eyes open for the lightest host vehicle you can find, given your low power design specs. See posts #9,10 in the ForkenSwift thread: http://forum.ecomodder.com/showthrea...ht=crx#post215

I'm glad you're being realistic about the acceleration & top speed goals. Note that 40 mph may take half a mile to reach (on flat ground)

Are the chargers "smart" in any way? (Auto shutoff at a minimum?) 6 amps is going to be pretty slow to recharge a typical golf cart battery. Have you done the math?
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