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Old 10-10-2009, 04:31 PM   #139 (permalink)
bennelson
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Electro-Metro - '96 Ben Nelson's "Electro-Metro"
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I just did an amperage test for one of the guys here on Ecomodder.
Right now, it took right around 100 amps to cruise at top speed.

I just read the above post, where I said it took 75 amps!

Keep in mind that right now, the cycle wasn't fresh off a charge, I haven't checked my tire pressure, and it was cold enough to snow this morning.

I think the main difference was the temperature. Cold just makes things harder to run!
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