I have one (though not as pretty as this one). They are rugged industrial-strength EVs built to last! I think you'd have to hit it with a train to really damage it. Fully loaded with six 6v batteries, it is *heavy*, and can easily push a plow or tow a car. Very crude low-tech electricals. Most stuff is simple to repair. The charger is just a constant-voltage transformer and rectifier. The controller is just an on-off switch to a PM motor; you control speed and direction with the 4-speed transmission and v-belt/clutch.
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