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Old 04-15-2011, 12:27 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Otmar the guy that made the Zilla modified his car without any horrible undertakings to get at or below 200w*hr/mi of force at 55mph. He just started with some sort of a honda hatchback I think. It wouldn't have to be so perfect. Maybe shoot for 150 miles instead of 200. There is definitely a point of diminishing returns. $100,000 for 160 w*hr/mi, or $14,000 for... oh 213w*hr/mi (150 mile range)
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