In reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED]'s message of Wed, 03 May 2006 20:20:48 -0400: Hi, [snip] > >-----Original Message----- >From: Michel Jullian > >Or more likely all that will be needed is somebody willing to lend/rent >you a wall socket as you will probably have an emergency low power >battery charger and an extension cord in the car itself :) > ><><><><><> > >Wall outlet charging: > >120 VAC x 15 A x safety factor 0.8 = 1.44 kW instantaneous. > >@ 15 hp/60 mph => 11.25 kW/60 mph => 0.1875 kw/mph > >IOW every .1875/1.44 minutes (7.8 seconds) of charge time will take >you one mile.
.1855 *kWh / 1.44 kW = 7.8 minutes (not seconds) :( Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://users.bigpond.net.au/rvanspaa/ Competition provides the motivation, Cooperation provides the means.
