[ausev] conversion canidates

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For some added perspective....
The Geo Tracker, using the solectria AC55 and controller, and a 5KWHr
(using the 20hr nameplate rate to calculate) battery pack, achieves about
15 miles of range.

Tom


> Gary,
>
> Do you have any budget targets?  Also, how much is "at least 40,"  There
> are
> many factors, but in my experience saying anything >30 will put you in a
> different class of conversion.  It's achievable, but more costly.
>
> My basic 144 VDC Pb conversion of a RAV4 peaked at 30 miles range and cost
> $10k.
>
> Rob
> RAVolt.com
> EVAlbum 995
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ausev-bounces at austinev.org [mailto:ausev-bounces at austinev.org] On
> Behalf Of gary devries
> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:26 PM
> To: ausev at austinev.org
> Subject: [ausev] conversion canidates
>
>
> Hello Everyone,
> I am a brand new member ( as of 5:00 this day) and I need help choosing a
> small utility type vehicle to convert and also what system to use. I need
> it
> to have a range of at least 40 miles with some highway speed. Do I go with
> lead acid or is there a new Lithium Ion battery that is proven and
> reasonably priced out there somewhere? When I do choose a vehicle, is
> there
> someone who would be willing to sit down with me and help design a system
> that would work best for that vehicle? Any assistance would be greatly
> appreciated. Thanks and may we all drive electric cars soon!
> P.S.--- If there are any get togethers or classes or other EV events going
> on, please let me know.
> ---Gary
>
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