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Old 08-07-2015, 02:04 PM   #23 (permalink)
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1,000-lbs costs 2-mpg

back in the 80's I drove to Los Angeles and picked up a load of NiCad batteries for my PV system.
Loaded,the rig was a half ton over original weight of the solo car.
I averaged 50-mpg at 55-mph,a 2-mpg loss.

If I ever finish this thing she might do a bit better.
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