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- Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:52 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The latest on my quest for an EV
- Replies: 20
- Views: 39701
Thanks for mentioning the K-reg, Qdos. I've kept very quiet about my 1968 Triumph based Gentry in the garage, so it's reassuring to know that someone else considers that old cars can be environmentally sound (well, as sound as any fossil fuel burner can be). I know it's true that modern cars tend to...
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:27 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: I'm not sure I understand Battery powered cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 30990
- Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:25 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Forum Text size
- Replies: 24
- Views: 44813
Re: Text Size
There are even keyboard shortcuts (usually CTRL +, CTRL 0, and CTRL -) to make changes quick and painless.Kate Well, fancy that - you live and learn! I reckon there's not much that passes me by (I'm an experienced Linux user), but I'd missed this one (yes, I know it's given in the menu, but I hadn'...
- Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:49 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: I'm not sure I understand Battery powered cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 30990
David why not pop along to my Berlingo day/weekend and see an EV working in real life and see what its like 8) I see your not far away from me :wink: ChrisB Hi, Chris - thanks, that sounds good. That's the weekend of our annual dance (I'm a Scottish Country Dancer if you hadn't guessed from my avat...
- Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:09 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: I'm not sure I understand Battery powered cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 30990
Re: Newbie Questions
Hmm... plenty to think about. And qdos - you are doing a *very* good job of arousing interest! ...There is a weight premium to pay, in particular for lead acid, and that impacts acceleration power requirements more than it does the power required to run at speed, but ultimately lighter is better... ...
- Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:50 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: I'm not sure I understand Battery powered cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 30990
Newbie Questions
Hi - Yes, thanks, Chris, that's really most helpful. I sort of felt that there must be things that would stop one from getting the theoretical maximum and you've explained that well, thank you. The problem with having a range of 20-30miles is that it makes the vehicle only useful for shopping trips ...
- Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:57 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: I'm not sure I understand Battery powered cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 30990
Newbie questions
I was just wondering if someone could tell me more about battery powered cars as I am very interested in them. I have a few questions that I would like to ask, and answers would be brilliant! Hi, Guys. Er... how come this post hasn't been answered? I looked at this one because I would consider myse...