Re: [FLEAA] Volts vs. Gears

2008-02-27 Thread Al Lococo
Folks, I have attached my gear ratios for the transmission and the rear axle. I have a 12 x 12 -144 volt DC system. Curtis 500 amp controller and a netgain 9 inch motor. I use second gear almost exclusively for speeds from 0 to 55. I can cruise at almost any speed on level ground at 80 to

Re: [FLEAA] EV in 2009

2008-02-27 Thread FXEPILOT
Shawn: Thanks so much. Do we have a roster available for our members? Thanks, Harvey **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) __

[FLEAA] Volts vs. Gears

2008-02-27 Thread FLEAA
Greetings, Now for a more technical question for the group.Which is the best gear to optimize range in an EV?.Lets say my speed is constant at 35MPH. Which is the better gear 2nd?, 3rd? or 4th? Looking forward to the discussion thread, Allan __

Re: [FLEAA] EV in 2009

2008-02-27 Thread Shawn Waggoner (FLEAA)
Harvey, I will work on a card for you and send it over so you can have it printed. Please give me a day or two to get them to you. I'll take the rest of this offline. Thanks, Shawn _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed

[FLEAA] EV News

2008-02-27 Thread Andrew
Here's more encouraging news. http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/02/27/th-nk-to-announce-deal-with-large-au to-maker-next-week/ Andrew ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

Re: [FLEAA] EV in 2009

2008-02-27 Thread FXEPILOT
Andrew: Do you have Shawn's phone number? Do we have a membership roster available to us? Thanks, Harvey **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598

Re: [FLEAA] EV Shade

2008-02-27 Thread Matt Graham
I think you mean business card, and I believe it was Shawn who indicated he could provide you with the layout for the card stock. In the past we've printed these up using Avery business card sheets. Matt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:35:30 To:list

Re: [FLEAA] EV in 2009

2008-02-27 Thread Fran Sullivan-Fahs
Somehow my finger must have found "send" before I finished the previous email. The owner Rubin Miles (Please excuse previous dyslexic inversion of his name.) has a very solid team of financial folks and seems to have some good promotional folks. However, Miles doesn't seem really flexible in som

Re: [FLEAA] EV Shade

2008-02-27 Thread FXEPILOT
Andrew; When I asked for a "title," I wanted a calling card that provided me with a little prestige label rather than just."I'm a member of the FL, etc., etc." I'm not "Hill climber"; I've been there and had a wonderful business life. I don't need to impress any one, except when I'm trying t

Re: [FLEAA] EV in 2009

2008-02-27 Thread Fran Sullivan-Fahs
Thanks, Andrew, for the update on Miles Automotive. I have been carefully following them for about 6 months. The owner, Miles Rubin, is an older, sincerely environmental leader with a great sense of humor. He also has a very solid team of financial folks and experienced - Original Message

Re: [FLEAA] EV in 2009

2008-02-27 Thread pilotpay
Harvey, I couldn't agree more. Big oil does not want mainstream America in electric DOT approved cars going to and from work. So, this again, is a big area of concern. How do we help the cause and make it possible to purchase an electric vehicle that serves the soccer moms and also is afordable.

Re: [FLEAA] EV Shade

2008-02-27 Thread Andrew
Hi Harvey, I don't recall the conversation. Please elaborate on your question. Andrew _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:54 AM To: listserv@floridaeaa.org Subject: Re: [FLEAA] EV Shade Hi

Re: [FLEAA] EV in 2009

2008-02-27 Thread FXEPILOT
Andrew: Finally, an all electric production vehicle. If Miles can keep the $30,000 price, it will fly off the dealer floors. If it climbs to $60,000, it could be a consumer problem; that is, a reluctance to purchase a "new" vehicle at a high price. I'm talking about the average middle income pe

Re: [FLEAA] EV Shade

2008-02-27 Thread FXEPILOT
Hi Andrew; No, I can't think of anything else. You seem to have all the basics covered. Andrew, at our last meeting you mentioned having access to FEAA calling cards. I'd like to procure some of these for PR purposes like we talked about. Possible? [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])