Electric vehicle conversion Gotta see it!

[DREAMER1]

Keith...pros and cons of electric motors? I heard the charge of the batteries doesn't last very long. You definetly can't take the car to your average shade tree mechanic. And all the money you save on gas you spend on electricity bills.
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[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by DREAMER1

Keith...pros and cons of electric motors? I heard the charge of the batteries doesn't last very long. You definetly can't take the car to your average shade tree mechanic. And all the money you save on gas you spend on electricity bills.
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Pro - instant torque. Results in a peppy car even with the additional weight. Quiet and clean operation.

Con - heavy, and expensive; limited range. In the case of the Chevy Volt it's roughly 40 miles (after that the gasoline generator kicks in).

Electric bill - negative. Costs me about $1.16 to recharge. Definitely cheaper than gasoline.

K

[jitteryguy]

people dont like the idea of lose'n trhere gas burner's so they will make up or repeat invalid reason'n to bash electric vehicle's. same thing when casstette's took over 8 tract's or CD's took over cassette's.
they fear what they dont understand.

[jitteryguy]

Kieth, when your Volt batterys get low and the gas engine come's on, does it propell the car or a generator so the electric motor can continue to operate like it does in the VIAmotor's truck ?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by jitteryguy

Kieth, when your Volt batterys get low and the gas engine come's on, does it propell the car or a generator so the electric motor can continue to operate like it does in the VIAmotor's truck ?

The generator kicks on and provides electricity so the electric motor can keep going.

The engine does not propel the car directly.

K

[gchemist]

1. It will may pay for itself over time = you have to own it for your entire life!
2. Cost cheaper to maintain and own over a gas vehicle = see comment 1.
3. Cost = your house!

[JCampbell]

Originally Posted by jitteryguy

they fear what they dont understand.

Word. People do themselves a disservice by choosing to remaining ignorant as a means of protest.

[jbristo67]

Originally Posted by jitteryguy

people dont like the idea of lose'n trhere gas burner's so they will make up or repeat invalid reason'n to bash electric vehicle's. same thing when casstette's took over 8 tract's or CD's took over cassette's.
they fear what they dont understand.

I fear losing more jobs. I definatly understand that
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[jitteryguy]

there will still be fossil fuel'd vehichle and equipment around for years to come, electric vehicles will provide job's.
your protest time would better spent lobby'n against the robot industy that has for years been eleminate'n job's .

[jitteryguy]

Originally Posted by gchemist

1. It will may pay for itself over time = you have to own it for your entire life!
2. Cost cheaper to maintain and own over a gas vehicle = see comment 1.
3. Cost = your house!

the VIA motors truck in the video is listed at $79,000 right now, as every thing else after there out for a while the cost will drop considerably.
$79,000 is not that far off from the same truck with out the electric option.

[hyatt]

I have lots of different vehicles but I drive a VOLT daily They are a blast to drive and really quick between the redlights

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by hyatt

I have lots of different vehicles but I drive a VOLT daily They are a blast to drive and really quick between the redlights

On behalf of myself and the group: thank you!

K