Comments on: The EV Curveball http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/ The Film : The Blogs : The Revolution Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:49:45 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Kansas 10th grader writes about the new governor’s “sad” decision to okay new coal plant | Climate Vine http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/comment-page-1/#comment-842 Kansas 10th grader writes about the new governor’s “sad” decision to okay new coal plant | Climate Vine Wed, 06 May 2009 22:42:34 +0000 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/?p=1563#comment-842 [...] I’m hoping readers will write a comment to Andrew Grin.  We need a lot more 10th-graders like him.  Here he is with his “converted 2005 Hyundai Tucson electric vehicle” (details here). [...] [...] I’m hoping readers will write a comment to Andrew Grin.  We need a lot more 10th-graders like him.  Here he is with his “converted 2005 Hyundai Tucson electric vehicle” (details here). [...]

]]> By: Paul http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/comment-page-1/#comment-841 Paul Mon, 04 May 2009 20:36:52 +0000 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/?p=1563#comment-841 <i>Matt, I had it converted by Wayne in Newton, Kansas. More information about his conversions are at http://www.ev-blue.com. Additionally NBC did a story on him and his business, </i> I think this is a roundabout way of saying "A lot...a whole lot". I went to EV-Blue's website. Interesting FAQ: <blockquote>2) Can I get more than 50 to 60 miles? Answer: Yes, if you want to spend 15 to 18 thousand dollars for an exotic battery pack like lithium ion packs.</blockquote> <i>Additional</i> $15,000 to $18,000. Matt, I had it converted by Wayne in Newton, Kansas. More information about his conversions are at http://www.ev-blue.com. Additionally NBC did a story on him and his business,

I think this is a roundabout way of saying “A lot…a whole lot”.

I went to EV-Blue’s website. Interesting FAQ:

2) Can I get more than 50 to 60 miles?

Answer: Yes, if you want to spend 15 to 18 thousand dollars for an exotic battery pack like lithium ion packs.

Additional $15,000 to $18,000.

]]> By: Cheri http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/comment-page-1/#comment-615 Cheri Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:43:34 +0000 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/?p=1563#comment-615 Andrew, that is a nice looking car. I didn't even know there was a vehicle named after Tucson. By the way, your photo caption reads " Andrew Grin and his modified Hyundai Tuscon". Tucson is spelled wrong on it...should be "c" before "s". You have it correct in the rest of the text. Common mistake and I know this only because I live in Tucson. :) I attended an alternative energy conference here yesterday and talked to Chris. They had a few electric cars on display. Tucson (Pima County...see my link) is one of the cities Nissan is rolling out their electric cars to next year. Ford had a big honking SUV (all electric) on display at 31-34 mileage per charge. It was very different seeing all the options available now compared to 2003 when I was looking for an electric car. Andrew, that is a nice looking car. I didn’t even know there was a vehicle named after Tucson. By the way, your photo caption reads ” Andrew Grin and his modified Hyundai Tuscon”. Tucson is spelled wrong on it…should be “c” before “s”. You have it correct in the rest of the text. Common mistake and I know this only because I live in Tucson. :)

I attended an alternative energy conference here yesterday and talked to Chris.

They had a few electric cars on display. Tucson (Pima County…see my link) is one of the cities Nissan is rolling out their electric cars to next year. Ford had a big honking SUV (all electric) on display at 31-34 mileage per charge. It was very different seeing all the options available now compared to 2003 when I was looking for an electric car.

]]> By: Andrew http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/comment-page-1/#comment-233 Andrew Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:06:08 +0000 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/?p=1563#comment-233 Karen thats great! I would love to get a factory ev as soon as they run off the line. All depends on how much and who ever can get it out the door first... Matt, I had it converted by Wayne in Newton, Kansas. More information about his conversions are at www.ev-blue.com. Additionally NBC did a story on him and his business, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGnnaGsygM4 Karen thats great! I would love to get a factory ev as soon as they run off the line. All depends on how much and who ever can get it out the door first…

Matt, I had it converted by Wayne in Newton, Kansas. More information about his conversions are at http://www.ev-blue.com. Additionally NBC did a story on him and his business, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGnnaGsygM4

]]> By: karen http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/comment-page-1/#comment-231 karen Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:26:15 +0000 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/?p=1563#comment-231 Andrew, They're both factory EV's. The Solectria has 13 12 volts and the Zap has 6 12 volts. The Solectria is and A/C and the Zap a D/C. We charge both on regular 120 Volt 15 amp circuits. Our additional electricity usage each month is $5.00 per car. We also buy 1250 Kwh's of wind energy each month from Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Karen Andrew,
They’re both factory EV’s. The Solectria has 13 12 volts and the Zap has 6 12 volts.
The Solectria is and A/C and the Zap a D/C. We charge both on regular 120 Volt 15 amp circuits. Our additional electricity usage each month is $5.00 per car. We also buy 1250 Kwh’s of wind energy each month from Bonneville Environmental Foundation.
Karen

]]> By: Matt http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/comment-page-1/#comment-229 Matt Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:51:49 +0000 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/?p=1563#comment-229 How much did the conversion & donor vehicle cost? What type/kwh of batteries & motor did you use? How much did the conversion & donor vehicle cost? What type/kwh of batteries & motor did you use?

]]> By: karen http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/the-ev-curveball/comment-page-1/#comment-209 karen Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:01:48 +0000 http://revengeoftheelectriccar.com/?p=1563#comment-209 Andrew, Fantastic! We live in PV, and have been driving electric for years. First, a Solectria Force, and the past two years, we added a Zap Xebra. Love to talk to you and your family! Andrew,
Fantastic! We live in PV, and have been driving electric for years. First, a Solectria Force, and the past two years, we added a Zap Xebra. Love to talk to you and your family!

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