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Old 03-26-2008, 10:55 AM   #245 (permalink)
bennelson
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Originally Posted by WaxyChicken View Post
So don't be surprised if they come back to you and say "You need to get it inspected" or something of that sort.
I talked to another WI EV converter who said that he just used the "other" check box on a particular form and then had to take the vehicle to the emissions test station and show them - "look, batteries! Motor! No Tailpipe!"

This project is still just one huge work in progress and learn as I go.

There should be room for 2 or 3 batteries under the hood, with the rest going in back. The back batteries will be in a custom made box of some sort, either in the cargo area/Backseat, or possibly cutting a whole in the floor in the back and sink them into the spare tire well and fuel tank area.

I don't need huge range and speed on the finished vehicle, but I am leaning towards a 72V system right now as it should have ok speed and reasonable range.

If I could go 20 miles with a 35 mph top speed, I would be happy with that.
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