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arb · 04-09-2009, 02:22 PM

You will get about 2x the energy / cost density from Trojan t1275 batteries. They will last longer too. Yes, they are a wet lead-acid battery, but are the best bang for the buck. The 82 pounds gets you 12v at 150 amp hours (c/20 rate) !! Cost of about $200 each Trojan

Optima BlueTop D31M (60 pounds) gives you about 75 ah for about $200. Specs & Tech - Technical Specifications

Advanced DC motors are about the most reliable you can get. They spin very fast if need be. EVAlbum: Advanced DC Motor

Here is a great place to look for EV stuff - my cousin did an EV conversion on a Saturn. Saturn From SC2 to a EV 120 Volts DC - EV FORUM - ELECTRIC VEHICLE FORUM

04-09-2009, 02:22 PM	#109 (permalink)
arb EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan, lakes area. Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You will get about 2x the energy / cost density from Trojan t1275 batteries. They will last longer too. Yes, they are a wet lead-acid battery, but are the best bang for the buck. The 82 pounds gets you 12v at 150 amp hours (c/20 rate) !! Cost of about $200 each Trojan Optima BlueTop D31M (60 pounds) gives you about 75 ah for about $200. Specs & Tech - Technical Specifications Advanced DC motors are about the most reliable you can get. They spin very fast if need be. EVAlbum: Advanced DC Motor Here is a great place to look for EV stuff - my cousin did an EV conversion on a Saturn. Saturn From SC2 to a EV 120 Volts DC - EV FORUM - ELECTRIC VEHICLE FORUM