At 12:06 AM 10/14/02 -0700, you wrote: >I'm an experienced electronics tech, but new to EVs. >Recently I bought a 1991 MR2 conversion with a 196V >system. The batteries are Optima YTs of 1999 vintage.
From what I hear, this is about the expected lifespan of these batteries in a conversion. > My experience >has been that the car cannot even get me to work (~10 >miles freeway 750' higher elevation than my home). Hills can seriously affect range. Did you discuss this with the previous owner? Driving style, such as being in the most efficient gear for your speed, can also have a major effect. So can soggy tires. >Generating a pallet of dead >batteries every 3 years is out of the question! Why? Batteries are one of the most thoroughly recycled products around. Shari Prange Electro Automotive POB 1113 Felton CA 95018-1113 Telephone 831-429-1989 http://www.electroauto.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Electric Car Conversion Kits * Components * Books * Videos * Since 1979
