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Originally Posted by Daox
Woohoo, that is great.
How would you compare the Civic to the Solectria? They're obviously very different EVs.
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They are extremely different EVs. The Civic is a power house, I can spin the wheels in 2nd gear on dry pavement. I have no problems taking it on the freeway and it will maintain 70 MPH without any issues.
The Solectria is like an oversized golf cart, it will get out of its own way, but it is very efficient and the regen is awesome. I have some hills that really bogs down the Force, but I think some of that is the voltage sag on the NiMH cells. I won't take it past 50 MPH, usually 35-40 MPH is the roads I will take it on.
My dad wants to try and take it to work soon since it should full fills his 14.5 miles commuter before he plugs it in.