Here are a couple of early EV list messages referencing Electrathon racing
and cars. I hope Bill doesn't object to the memories. :-)
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Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 15:05:43 -0600
From: Bill Dube' <bdube@xxxx>
Reply-To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List <EV@xxxx>
To: Multiple recipients of list EV <EV@xxxx>
Subject: Re: Feasability of canabalising an old fork lift truck.
> I am on an extremely low budget and would like to do my own
> conversion. The aim being to produce a car capable of driving 20
> miles per day at a top speed of 50mph.
Think small. The secret to building a cheap vehicle is to build a
small vehicle. My Electrathon vehicle will do about 45 mph in top gear, wide
open. It won't do this for long, but it will do it. Most Electrathon
vehicles travel about 25 miles in an hour. Some do more. Others do less.
They do this on two 22NF batteries that weigh about 64 pounds. The vehicles
typically weigh about 350 to 400 pounds with the driver.
The big drawback is safety. The little 'thon vehicle might be tough
to see by a big ICE driver that is not expecting anything so small to be on
the road. I doubt that some ICE drivers would even notice as they squashed
you like a bug.
I would think that a slightly larger vehicle would be best for
everyday use on main streets. My friend, Jay Taylor, converted an old BMW
Iseta (Steve Urkle type car). It had the range and top speed very close to
what you are asking for. I think he used a golf cart motor, 48 volts of
batteries, and a Curtis controller. I know that he didn't have a tremendous
amount of money into it. He also converted a motorcycle in a similar manner.
Again, he didn't spend a lot of money to do it. These sorts of conversions
might be just the ticket for you.
Paul Anschel <pa067203@xxxx> has converted a
motorcycle as well. I'm sure he didn't spend a lot of money either. You
might want to talk to him about his conversion. I think he has a small web
page too.
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\'o.O'
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Bill Dube'
(dewBAY)
bdube@xxxx
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Date: Tue, 10 Dec 1996 14:07:55 -0700
Reply-To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List <EV@xxxx>
Sender: Electric Vehicle Discussion List <EV@xxxx>
From: Bill Dube' <bdube@xxxx>
Subject: Electrathon Stuff (new record)
I just got my Electrathon newsletter last night. I was happy to see
that a new distance record of just over 37 miles was set. This was on a
velodrome and was set by Loy Cloud in Dave Cloud's car. This is really quite
an accomplishment using 64 pounds of lead-acid batteries.
Does anyone know if there is going to be a national Electrathon
event this year? I know last year's nationals were a nightmare for Gary
Raymond and I wouldn't blame him for intellegent pain-avoidance this time
around.
I have a new (tiny) driver/helper this year and I fully intend to
make the "Black Canoe" fully functional for the coming season.
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\'o.O'
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Bill Dube'
(dewBAY)
bdube@xxxx
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