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HydroJim · 03-24-2013, 10:37 PM

Ideally, the trike would be FWD, with a 300 mile range and a 144 volt system capable of 180 mph and weigh only 500 pounds and fit 4 passengers. You have to stop things some where unfortunately.

If I make it electric, and in my budget, I'd have a 20 mile range. So then aerodynamic efficiency doesn't matter and that kind of ruins the whole idea of my build. If I'm building a vehicle that gets 150 MPG, I should be able to go more than 20 miles because then what's the point?

I'm currently conflicted...

I think I need to sleep on it. Lots to think about.

03-24-2013, 10:37 PM	#21 (permalink)
HydroJim Master EcoModder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 625 Aerofocus (retired) - '00 Ford Focus ZX3 90 day: 44.66 mpg (US) The Red Baron (sold) - '93 Geo Metro 90 day: 44.1 mpg (US) Thanks: 40 Thanked 156 Times in 103 Posts	Ideally, the trike would be FWD, with a 300 mile range and a 144 volt system capable of 180 mph and weigh only 500 pounds and fit 4 passengers. You have to stop things some where unfortunately. If I make it electric, and in my budget, I'd have a 20 mile range. So then aerodynamic efficiency doesn't matter and that kind of ruins the whole idea of my build. If I'm building a vehicle that gets 150 MPG, I should be able to go more than 20 miles because then what's the point? I'm currently conflicted... I think I need to sleep on it. Lots to think about. __________________ Aerospace Controls Engineer. Currently driving a mostly stock 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage DE hatchback.