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Old 02-10-2009, 08:43 PM   #977 (permalink)
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So anyways, I am thinking that I can put 12 batteries in the car. I can parallel them and stick with my measely 72V system, without having to upgrade my controller or charger.
That's what Dr. Larry Tillman did.
Dr. Larry's EV

There aren't any really good pictures of how the batteries are arranged, but you get to see some of Darin's comments from like 2 or 3 years ago!

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BUT, if I can "road-test" somebody else's homebuilt 144V controller (hint hint) I could rig the batteries up as a 12 batt series!
Who's? I want one too! haha!


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Now we would be talking serious transportation!!!
oh ya! It sound like the 12 batteries are going to make it nicely! This is very exciting.
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