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Old 09-30-2008, 06:21 PM   #73 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by rmay635703 View Post
Also on a side note I don't recommend 12v batteries for an EV.
I know flooded 6V deep cycle seem to be the best bang for the buck. However, I got these batteries for $12 each and figured they would be great for experimenting with.

-Ben
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