Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 121, Issue 7

2022-11-12 Thread Charles Galpin via EV
I’m surprised no-one has suggested a used Tesla model 3. You can get them used under 40k and it’s battery will last. You can charge fast too. Road trips are a breeze - I just drove 900 miles in 14.5 hours with 5 charging stops in the 20-35min range -- charles > On Nov 12, 2022, at 8:17 PM,

Re: [EVDL] Ford F-150 Reveal - Great for everyone!

2021-05-22 Thread Charles Galpin via EV
I am not sure you can buy the NEV yet, but I know the cars are not yet available. But I think these would fit your requirements https://www.kandiamerica.com -- charles > On May 22, 2021, at 10:53 AM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > > I really wish someone would sell and service a safe

Re: [EVDL] Wash. will try again to for EV sales mandate

2021-05-15 Thread Charles Galpin via EV
Steve, I’m in NoVA too We pay a $100 a year to register our EV, regardless of mileage. I forget the numbers, but you’d have to drive a substantial amount to equal the gas tax. We are being penalized, not incentivized. I think a gas tax would incentivize people. Make it higher and higher, and

Re: [EVDL] Wash. will try again to for EV sales mandate

2021-05-15 Thread Charles Galpin via EV
I agree. But wouldn’t a gas tax basically accomplish this? -- charles > On May 15, 2021, at 1:22 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > > IMO, the fair way to recover fuel tax revenue is a pollution surcharge to > the license renewal fee, based on the vehicle's EPA MPG or MPGe rating. The

Re: [EVDL] Woodie Prius is for sale

2020-12-02 Thread Charles Galpin via EV
Bob, sorry to hear about your health issues. If someone wants it, but needs help replacing the cells, I’d be happy to help. I have done this a few times on my daughters prius (both 2005s as well) -- charles > On Dec 2, 2020, at 5:09 PM, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: > > EV list. My 2005

Re: [EVDL] Used bargain Tesla III

2018-10-15 Thread Charles Galpin via EV
Do you still get the $7,500 tax credit on the demo cars? If yes, then thats a really god deal. charles > On Oct 15, 2018, at 12:57 PM, - - via EV wrote: > > I bought my Tesla Model S as a demo release with 11,000 miles. It had a full > factory warranty, beginning on the date and mileage it

Re: [EVDL] EV4Sale: $2500 '02 Focus conversion-EV, needs 144V pack r:40mi ts:75+mph

2015-12-20 Thread Charles Galpin via EV
For the group - what’s the feasibility of running this on a 76V lithium ion pack? The specs on his controller say 96V minimum or can you actually go lower? If I got something like this Curtis 1253-8002 would it perform ok at the lower voltage? If you retained the clutch I’d imagine it would by

Re: [EVDL] NC to Tampa battery shipping help

2014-12-27 Thread Charles Galpin via EV
Also try Fastenal. They also do store to store shipping much cheaper. -- charles On Dec 27, 2014, at 9:53 PM, jerry freedomev via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Hi All, I need to get some Volt battery modules, about 120lbs worth as all I can afford, from

Re: [EVDL] Range vs Speed

2014-11-06 Thread Charles Galpin via EV
What things like heat or AC do you have? They were running for an additional hour on the way back. -- charles On Nov 6, 2014, at 12:38 PM, John Lussmyer via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: I should have mentioned, this is with my electric F-250. Aerodynamics of a brick. I was REALLY