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The Rooster · 01-08-2011, 11:42 PM

I have 2 vehicles, 3 if you count my Sportster.

I plan on keeping a truck around to haul firewood and it could be used for extended trips so the commuter dosen't have to be all encompasing.

I've been contemplating buying a 1st gen Insight and using it as intended. However it might be a good EV conversion candidate. (Light weight, low drag) If I couldn't get 150 mile range, I'd need at least a 75mile-ish range and be able to recharge the vehicle at work in 6-8 hours. Charging at work would save me half the electicity...make the boss pick up the tab.

01-08-2011, 11:42 PM	#50 (permalink)
The Rooster He ain't gonna die! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Amador County, CA Posts: 111 Tree Catcher - '94 Acura Integra LS 90 day: 32.12 mpg (US) The Old Dog - '92 Honda Accord LX 90 day: 31.58 mpg (US) Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	I have 2 vehicles, 3 if you count my Sportster. I plan on keeping a truck around to haul firewood and it could be used for extended trips so the commuter dosen't have to be all encompasing. I've been contemplating buying a 1st gen Insight and using it as intended. However it might be a good EV conversion candidate. (Light weight, low drag) If I couldn't get 150 mile range, I'd need at least a 75mile-ish range and be able to recharge the vehicle at work in 6-8 hours. Charging at work would save me half the electicity...make the boss pick up the tab. __________________ She was beating on my door for two hours last night...but I wouldn't let her out.