Due to my commute it has to be that range. I've previously been commuting 72 miles one way, then 62miles, 56miles, then 42. So I'm improving on that front. But it's still a haul. The only reason I'm looking into an EM is to save money. I already commute on my motorcycles daily. But with gas approaching $4 even I cringe filling up the tank.
I think a hybrid is my only option from all I've read. I think some of the ranges I've read are bloated braggings. I was thinking along the lines of a modified alt. with the voltage reg replaced to output 60 or so volts. I know some alts can produce in the neighborhood of 100+ amps. What would be interesting is an electric start gas engine that could be cycled on and off as demand required. If anything, it's still something I'd like to tinker with, even if I only used it for local jaunts. Andrew On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 12:42 PM, john fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Andrew after reading this list and the EVDL, you'll quickly find out you > can't use automotive or marine starting > batteries. The other bad news is the DOD problem. Most people report that > very roughly more than 50% DOD ( depth of > discharge) shortens the battery life unacceptably - see the endless pages > of discussion on DOD on the EVDL archives. > > I am interested in building series hybrids with very small clean gensets, > if you want to talk about that. Its probably > the only way I can go with my long-term project as large-enough lithium > packs are still out of my budget. I have even > been mulling over electric road-racers with tiny gensets, if anybody wants > to chew that idea. > > John > > Andrew wrote: > > Hello, > > > > I'm gathering information on how I to build an EM. ... What's the > > feasibility of a deepcycle battery from a local store (to save shipping > > costs of multiple batteries) > > > > Thanks, > > Andrew > > > >
