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Old 01-05-2010, 07:24 PM   #12 (permalink)
busypaws
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Live in Tucson AZ, work and car now in Detroit
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Protege - '97 Mazda Protege DX
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I have a 95 Toyota PU 5speed 2.4L 4cyl and 2wd. Lifetime is 27.1 mpg.
I don't know anything about the 4wd or 6cyl.

I have thought about modding it to be solar powered accessories. I live here in AZ. I.E. Put a couple of batteries, and a solar panel in the back. Then remove alternator, add electric cooling fan, convert to electric A/C, etc...

The only thing I've done so far is a small panel (5W) on the dash and an alternator kill switch.

I think Chevy had an S10 that they made all electric 10yrs ago. Google it and see how they did it. A pickup might be the best since you have a nice place to put some lead acid batteries and still have room for cargo. When you DIY try to make sure you seperate the batteries from the people compartment so if you make a mistake you do get a cabin on fire or full of bad gasses.
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