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1. How did you go about finding the forklift, I don't know where to start.
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Believe it or not, Craigslist. The forklift I bought, I have actually hardly used any of on this project. I do still have 3 motors and a battery charger from it. Check out junkyards and "electrical rebuilders" for forklift motors if you want to go that route.
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2. Is there anything that could be used for heat, Ohio gets cold and want a year-round EV.
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I am planning on running a 12v electric heater. You could also use radiant infrared heating, or make a seat cover out of an electric blanket. Talk to me this winter, when I have either actually figured something out, or am cursing the electric car...
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3. What do you think about a VW bus? I saw one sitting the other day and that HHmmm that would be cool. Solve there high center of gravity with a bunch of low slung batteries.
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A bus would be pretty cool. Not sure how much weight those things are designed to hold, but sure should be easy to work on.
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I hardly ever drive more than 50 miles from home. Maybe twice a year, what do you guys think?
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I like the idea of having more than one vehicle, and use each appropriately. I currently am driving a pickup truck specifically because I can carry cargo and tools, and tow a trailer. (Still getting 30 mpg in that vehicle!)
Once I get the electric car done, I am planning on using that as much as possible, and only driving the truck when range or particular utility calls for it.