Peter VanDerWal via EV wrote:
Not sure about way back then, but the average Rural postal route these days is
around 45 miles. I believe the mail Comuta-Vans had a daily usable range of
around 25-35 miles.
Lee (and a few others) would know for sure.
Hi Peter,
25-30 miles is about right for the ComutaVan in its stock form, when
used in heavy stop-and-go driving. Or 50-60 miles if driven in normal
traffic.
The fundamental problem with the ComutaVan is that they were very crude
vehicles. They had poorer handling, a harsher ride, and were harder to
drive than the alternative Jeep DJ-5 postal ICEs.
But there have been postal EVs that were clearly superior to the ICE
DJ5's. AM General themselves built an EV version that was very good.
Otis (the old Baker Electric) and Smith's (the British firm that made
the EV milk floats) also built versions that were quite good.
Lee Hart
--
If happiness is on your mind, here's a daily list to find:
- something to do
- something to look forward to
- someone to love
- someone to take good care of
- and misbehave, just a little
--
Lee Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, www.sunrise-ev.com
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