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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 10/1/2013 Big EV Grin

DIY Electric Car

In just the first month, I have done about 400 miles of driving in this car. I have never run out of juice. My car is the ARC 1 over in the garage section of the forums, for anyone who wants to take a look. This car has continued to exceed my expectations. in fact, the batteries have never been below 60% SOC except on range tests.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

BYD , for examples, says their 60 mile range-extended vehicle can add 30 miles of range in ten minutes. I dont like the idea of leasing a battery pack, or project Better Places pay for however-so-many miles on a plan and whatnot. Install 3 miles of charging lane with about the same frequency as Rest Stops. not an issue.