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Old 12-12-2008, 04:33 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by roflwaffle View Post
Also, Puekert's is probably killing your range since 43kWh of battery should get you a lot farther than 20 miles.
Doesn't Ben have 7.2 kWh? 72 v * 100 Ah

@ .25 kWh / mile from the pack (roughly), 20 miles observed range makes sense. (.25 * 7.2 = 28.8 miles too 100% DOD)
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