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Old 01-27-2012, 10:57 AM   #275 (permalink)
bennelson
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Electric Cycle - '81 Kawasaki KZ440
90 day: 334.6 mpg (US)

S10 - '95 Chevy S10
90 day: 30.48 mpg (US)

Electro-Metro - '96 Ben Nelson's "Electro-Metro"
90 day: 129.81 mpg (US)

The Wife's Car - Plug-in Prius - '04 Toyota Prius
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Building your own electric bicycle is a great project. It will really help you get some experience on working on electric vehicles, and have a lower budget as well.

Another advantage of an electric bicycle is that they are typically designed so that the pedals still work. So, technically, it's a hybrid! You can always pedal more to extend your range. Or, it there is ever a problem with the electric system, you have the pedals to fall back on. If all else fails, it's still easier to push than a motorcycle!
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