<VV> Converting a Corvair to electric viable?

[Jack Kean]

Seems like the Volt, with the latest of every technology including 
regenerative braking, is expected to go 40-50 miles before the IC engine 
starts. I do not know how an individual could easily acquire this 
technology. Read the TopGear (although the end seemed very flawed) 
article on the Tesla, which found it went around 50 miles when pushed 
with accessories (aka HO sound system)  and a heavy right pedal.

An Electric Corvair sounds like a very interesting and time consuming 
project. Like Mr. Smith said. If you want an electric car go purchase one.

Enjoy the New Year. I'll be in my 68 convertible (with the top down) in 
the morning.

jack kean

JVHRoberts at aol.com wrote:
>  
> I think the lithium ion battery makers and the builders of the Tesla might  
> disagree with you...
>  
> In a message dated 12/30/2008 11:04:17 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> jekepler at amplex.net writes:
>
> No  electric cars are viable, and there is no prospect of them becoming 
> viable  in the next 20 years, so Corvairs will be no more or less viable  than
>
> any other vehicles (i.e. not so at  all).
>
> Cheers
>
> Alan
>
> Hooray!  Somebody that actually  sounds like an engineer!
>
> Don't b!tch-up a classic car just to make  something that won't work worth
> spit even if you design it from the ground  up!
>
> John
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