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Nerys · 08-13-2008, 03:01 PM

I was wondering. HOW many "direct" amps do I need to run an electric car?

120 or 220v ? I am thinking a 7.5kw Diesel Generator. IS that enough?

I simple can not afford to build a battery electric car and the range I need is too great (65 miles minimum one way)

SO what do I do? I WANT to build an electric car. SO I am thinking I cam build one minus the batteries. Use a generator and Diesel. Would be no where near as efficient as an electric car but far far more efficient than a Gas or Diesel car.

Once 2015 comes around and the battery patent expires or something new comes along I can replace the generator with batteries.

SO what kind of power do I need? I know it will work for cruising but will it be enough for "acceleration" ? I do not need no speedy acceleration just enough to keep me out of trouble. :-)

Thanks!

08-13-2008, 03:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
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