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Old 01-06-2011, 05:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Electric Cycle - '81 Kawasaki KZ440
90 day: 334.6 mpg (US)

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90 day: 30.48 mpg (US)

Electro-Metro - '96 Ben Nelson's "Electro-Metro"
90 day: 129.81 mpg (US)

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90 day: 78.16 mpg (US)
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Won the big Craftsman/Instructables contest!

My DIY Electric car with the experimental Hybrid kit on it came in first in the Craftsman tools contest on Instructables!


Click for CONTEST RESULTS

If you look really close in the featured photograph, you can even see the Ecomodder sticker in the back window of the car!

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Old 01-06-2011, 06:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 01-06-2011, 07:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 01-06-2011, 07:54 PM   #4 (permalink)
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VINDICATION!

Does this mean you won $5K? Can I be your friend?

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Old 01-06-2011, 07:59 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 01-06-2011, 08:14 PM   #6 (permalink)
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90 day: 30.48 mpg (US)

Electro-Metro - '96 Ben Nelson's "Electro-Metro"
90 day: 129.81 mpg (US)

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90 day: 78.16 mpg (US)
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I'm still waiting for the prize.

Originally, my understanding was that it was for a $5000 credit for Craftsman items, but it looks like it will actually be a Sears Gift Card.

I checked, and a Sears card is good at Sears, K-Mart, and Lands End.

Still not sure exactly what I will do with it.

What I really want is 5 grand in lithium batteries, electric motors, battery chargers, solar panels, LED arrays.......

I'm going to have to triple-check all the fine print before I do anything!
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Old 01-06-2011, 08:17 PM   #7 (permalink)
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you might be able to sell the gift card, or trade it on one of the online sites. Both options can give you cash at the rate of 80-90% of face value.
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Old 01-06-2011, 10:23 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Congrats! Definitely well earned
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Old 01-06-2011, 10:44 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Great news, congratulations on your success.

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Old 01-06-2011, 11:19 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Awesome ben! I'm sure you'll spend it on more eco stuff for sure. Talk about a return on investment!

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