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PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:16 pm    Post subject: The Powertrain Conversion You Really Want Reply with quote
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/01/02/ford_unveils_solarpowered_family_car/
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Interesting...the 21 mile range in a light-weight purpose-built aerodynamic vehicle would translate into what...4 miles on a Vanagon? At least I could walk back to the house if I forgot something on my "road trip"!

For a city commuter though...very interesting.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Van has much more space for solar panels - also, you can camp out while waiting for the recharge


wait a while...
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Go Here instead for a real world example of what can be done......

http://cafeelectric.com/stretchla/
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
i don't want that. at all.
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