Date:         Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Electric power vanagon
Comments: To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <4919D5F2.8040300@comcast.net>
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Excellent points, Ken.

Also consider replacing all those batteries every few years and the
impact on your bank account and the environment.

On 11/11/08, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> Robert,
> It has been done but because of the weight and shape of the Vanagon it
> is not optimal for an electric conversion with the current battery
> technology.  Now if batteries could only get much lighter, hold a charge
> longer, and not be so toxic we would all be in electric conversion heaven:-)
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
> Robert C wrote:
>> Hello Vanagon Family;
>>    Has any one tried to convert a Vanagon to electric motor
>>  and how efficient it is? is this conversion High maintenance?
>> I have seen several electric 914 witch has a similar transmission.
>>    What are your thoughts on this subject?
>>     Robert Campos
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