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Old 10-04-2008, 10:00 PM   #5 (permalink)
Doofus McFancypants
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i have been considering an EV Trick as well
I was thinking of getting a fullsized truck ( as they are SUPER cheap now)
and parting out as much as i can to fund the conversion...


Issues are Weight of the truck will requior alot of batteries to move - which weighs alot and hurts performance of the EV.

It can be done - maybe some compromizes in speed or distance - but it is totally do-able.

I say go for it. just make sure you find the "most solid" base truck you can find.

Steve
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First Milestone passed - 30 MPG (city) 5/15/08
Best City Tank - 8/31/09- 34.3 MPG (EPA= 20)
Best Highway Tank - 5/20/09 - 36.5 MPG (EPA= 28)
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In effort to drive less:
Miles NOT driven in 2009 = 648 (Work from home and Alt Transporatation)
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