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Originally Posted by blwncrewchief
I I have the batteries (enough to run up to 156v), a 11.5" 250# series motor, and am planning to put it into a 5000# truck with an electronic automatic transmission. Don't flame me too bad  So I think I can contribute to the extreme side of the beta testing. |
Actually, you will be doing more good converting a gas guzzling pick-up than if you converted a Toyota Tercel, or some other small car. Essentially you are taking a lot more gas consumption off the road that way.
Over 10,000 miles a pick up truck averaging 12 MPG will consume 833 gallons of gas. A compact car getting 35 MPG will only consume 286 gallons. So, converting the truck reduces the amount of gas used by 547 gallons more than converting the compact.
On the flip side, I hope you are not expecting a lot of range.