On Nov 26, 10:00 am, "Bill Daniels" bildan@comcast-dot-net wrote:
"Harry K" wrote in message

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On Nov 26, 7:43 am, "Bill Daniels" bildan@comcast-dot-net wrote:
"IO-540" wrote in message

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On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:34:48 -0800 (PST),
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Electric cars are not an unrealistic space age creation. Electric
cars were created way back in the 1900s when gasoline was so expensive
that consumers could not afford to fill their vehicles. Sound
familiar? During this time period there were more electric cars on
the road than gas powered cars. Unfortunately, research into creating
electric cars as the mainstream vehicle was pushed aside when cheaper
ways to produce oil were found. So where can a consumer go to create
their own electric car? There are electric car conversion companies
willing to assist in this pursuit. Discount Auto
Partshttp://www.behot.us

I saw something on TV about that, they showed this guy who took older
small cars like Triumph Spitfires, and converted them to electric. And
they were nothing fancy, just glorified golf carts with more speed and
batteries. I'd love one for just getting around my area, especially
since I don't have to travel that far. I wonder how much it would cost
to charge one up after the batteries were depleted? I'll bet it's
cheaper than the gas would cost. It would doubt take a large bank of
deep cycle marine type batteries, which aren't cheap, but not all that
expensive either. They have them at Walmart for about the same as
start batteries for cars.

Before trying a DIY car conversion, try a motorcycle. Converting a
motorcycle to electric is much easier, cheaper and generally more
successful.

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When it comes to practical transporation, a motorcycle, scooter, etc.
ranks only slightly better than a bike. Maybe in the south where year-
round use is possible (although not comfortable in the winter) and if
you don't want to carry anything sizeable.

Harry K

Somewhat overstated, Harry.

I ride a 1000cc Kawasaki Concours sport touring bike in Colorado. It's 28
degrees outside right now and I plan to ride it to lunch adding only a
flight jacket and helmet.

Any temperature above freezing is comfortable once the engine warms up since
the engine heat is captured in a bubble behind the fairing. My feet stay
downright toasty. It's actually less comfortable in mid summer.

The two huge hardside luggage boxes easily hold a weeks clothing. I do 99%
of my shopping with the bike. My SUV rarely gets used.

My average is 60 MPG and with 7.5 gallons in the tank, that's a long ways
between fillups. Of course at 80 mph on the interstates, it's more like
47MPG.

I'd buy an electric motorcycle like the Vectrix Thrust in a heartbeat.
See:Http://www.bsmotoring.com/bsm/wcms/e...how2007-071123...
(scroll down near the bottom of the page)

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I agree with ya in the efficiency of a motorcycle. I live in Jackson
Hole and cool weather is a treat over hot summers. One thing you
didn't mention is you hit one patch of ice on that bike and you will
be sporting some extensive road rash, or worse...