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Originally Posted by Big Dave
I’m looking for a little brainstorming for two projects.
I’m not going through this exercise and throw it all away through an inefficient slushbox.
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So why go through this exercize and throw it all away by starting out with an inefficient, heavy vehicle for such a small payload
Body-on-frame certainly has some advantages, but you can't overlook the disadvantages : sheer bulk and weight, and less than ideal tyre options.
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Driver plus 50 lb groceries = payload.
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How about a station wagon rather than a truck ?
Or a (smallish) MPV.
Especially given the speeds you want to travel at, aerodynamics are going to have a serious impact.
You could
aerohead a truck, but you could also
basjoos a station wagon or MPV if you want to go all the way on aerodynamics.
Both wagon and MPV should allow enough room and load capacity for a substantial battery pack for the (long !) EV-range.
A lighter vehicle will allow for a lighter motor.
My 2 cents of brain
