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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-02-08 12:49 PM Original message |
X-prize idea: cheapest & easiest hybrid or pure electric conversion of existing cars |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-02-08 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
1. It can and is being done, but it's much more expensive than $1000. |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-02-08 02:55 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. in front wheel drive cars, you could just mess with the back and leave existing drivetrain alone |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-02-08 03:17 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. There are a few conversion kits on the market. |
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lfairban (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-03-08 01:00 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Those are some heavy batteries. |
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NickB79 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-03-08 11:45 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. It looks like they will offer Li-Ion batteries as an option, albeit an expensive one |
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lfairban (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-03-08 11:35 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. There are a few other considerations, . . . |
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phantom power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-02-08 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
2. I doubt it's possible to alter an entire drive-train for under $1000. |
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wtmusic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-02-08 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
3. Each car is different, and some are completely unsuitable. |
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lfairban (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-03-08 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
7. Actually, . . . |
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