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Originally Posted by HO455
I am afraid I don't understand your statement. The technology is here. There were folks throwing electric motors and 8-D batteries in Pintos and Vegas the 1970's. Today people are wrecking thousands of Teslas and Prious' every day. It's way better technology and easy to get.
Ten years ago (pre- hybrid car) I was at the local drag strip and saw 30 plus converted electric vehicles racing. I'd wager that today there would be 3 times that many converted vehicles there. If you do an interweb search for how to make and electric car you will have several days of reading.
I am pretty sure there are no subsidies for the folks who modify a vehicle to replace the IC engine with an electrical motor.
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Forgot I posted here. Do not really want to start a debate as I feel this is not the place. Not saying this is not a cool idea. Lots of power, instant torque on demand. But the cost would be more than my extravagant LSA. Guessing I would have to fill 1/2 to 3/4 of the bed with battery's to gain the range of my 31 gal tank. Consider the weight of the battery's. Charging is not free. Battery's have a life expectancy and are expensive. Sorry, I feel this is not a viable option right now except for a short range small car. JMHO
I like stock and modified trucks. It is yours, do what you want. Anyone think that people in 2070 will be restoring 2020 trucks like the folks here do? Guessing that will not be an option.