I was interested in the EV idea.
Dont like the limited the range, however. I'd burn it up just getting to the trails. May try the Diesel Swap if the engine ever gives out.
The VX02 project would be fun for the budget.
Super VXer
I was interested in the EV idea.
Dont like the limited the range, however. I'd burn it up just getting to the trails. May try the Diesel Swap if the engine ever gives out.
The VX02 project would be fun for the budget.
1999 Lotus VX Ironman Edition
It's fun to rebadge...
Super VXer
Bio turbo diesel would be sweet
What do you consider the range to be on
an EV car ?
Check out our VX accessories @
www.planetsvx.com
click on the Vehicross button on the left side
of the page
Super VXer
I have seen between 70 and 120 miles...
I would need at least 250 to 300 (tank of gas worth) for trips. I figure the 4WD and weight of the truck would put it down in the bottom range.
Super VXer
Hi, one day I would like to do this; www.switch2hydrogen.com, if they ever sell it
OttoVx
Super VXer
dibs on the roof rail caps when you chop the top!! haha j/k but i would love to see these happen!
Super VXer
Batteries would have to get much more efficient to make it worthwhile, otherwise the weight simply wouldn't be worth it (plus you have to figure out where to store them). I'm not sure if you'd have much luck with the 4WD and especially the TOD once converted, either.
The convertible is much more doable. Note that the VX02 has a different windshield (rake is reduced so it's more upright) as well as the obvious body changes.
-- John
John Eaton
Original Owner
2001 Proton Yellow #580
Atlanta GA
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"Metaphors be with you"
Super VXer
Ive actually been in the process of reading a book about converting a vehicle to be EV, and 4wd cars are not that great- the 4wd transmission (friction), wide tires (friction), small cargo space and large wind profile just dont seem to help.
The one that I am seriously considering is the voltsporsche
http://www.electroauto.com/gallery/vp914.shtml
But its going to be expensive and quite a bit of work. The advantages are that its a light car, thin tires (less friction), and they are not that expensive (for the donor car).
Granted, I am still very early in the process and still learning, and you may very well have a lot more info about the conversion process than me, but from what Ive read so far, the VX just wouldnt work unless there was some MAJOR battery advancements that greatly reduced the battery weight.
Johnny Apollo is right- the batteries are the achilles heel for EV cars right now. After a conversion, the car ends up weighing MORE than when it was a gas driver.
Good luck, and hope I didnt put too much of a damper on your project, just throwing the little bit of knowledge I have about the subject in there.
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