Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, November 4, 2010, 10:08 PM
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Company's kit will electrify a Miata
Original post made on Nov 5, 2010
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, November 4, 2010, 10:08 PM
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Posted by USA
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Nov 5, 2010 at 10:12 am
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a resident of Old Mountain View
on Nov 5, 2010 at 10:12 am
USA is a registered user.
$1,000 vs. $20,000 for a 20 year old car with zero trunk space left that only goes 75 miles (or 35 if driven like the gas version would be driven.)
Now, add in the fact that the electricity currently produced and produced in the foreseeable future creates more pollution at the power plant than the equivalent from a gas-powered Miata.
If I was student with 20 grand to blow over the summer, I would do something a little more productive ar at least something fun.
Posted by Mike Laursen
a resident of Monta Loma
on Nov 5, 2010 at 11:16 am
a resident of Monta Loma
on Nov 5, 2010 at 11:16 am
Cool!
Posted by Daniel DeBolt
Mountain View Voice Staff Writer
on Nov 5, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Daniel DeBolt is a registered user.
Mountain View Voice Staff Writer
on Nov 5, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Daniel DeBolt is a registered user.
Here's some info about where our electricity comes from for those who are curious: Web Link
And there's a good amount of trunk space in the Eiata. The batteries are recessed into the trunk floor.
Posted by Sarah
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2010 at 5:34 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2010 at 5:34 pm
But can it be installed in a BMW Mini Cooper? That would be my dream car.
Posted by Marco
a resident of Waverly Park
on Nov 6, 2010 at 8:52 am
a resident of Waverly Park
on Nov 6, 2010 at 8:52 am
Why would you do this with a car that is already gas mileage efficient? Do this with another car that gets crappy mileage and then i'll be impressed ...
Posted by cuesta resident
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Nov 8, 2010 at 12:32 pm
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Nov 8, 2010 at 12:32 pm
yeah, no company has come up yet with an affordable, highly efficient, fully electrical car. but the idea is still valid, even if almost a 'product for the curious' like this one.
Posted by Sick of it
a resident of Monta Loma
on Nov 8, 2010 at 2:51 pm
a resident of Monta Loma
on Nov 8, 2010 at 2:51 pm
@USA a.k.a. #1 mv-voice Troll
I don't know why you would use the word "fact" in you comment. Your statements are obviously misinformed opinion.
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