At 07:46 PM 10/2/2002 +0200, Tore Lund wrote: >Li-ion batteries with lead or steel around them will get you the same >Wh/pound as lead acid, if you aim for the same weight. You would pay $$$ >for small improvements in range and your acceleration would be as good, or >bad, as before.
Actually, it looks like range improvement could be significant. >Lowering suspension and using stiffer springs would be much better, if >possible. >The most important mass in a small ev is you! so lowering you seat, or >throw away the seat cushion, to to ride 4 or 5 inches lower will make a >big difference. >Not familiar with the Sparrow, I have however tried all three things on >another smal 3 wheeler: It Yup, you aren't familiar with a Sparrow. The seat is a 2" thick pad over the battery box cover. The suspension is already quite stiff - you feel every bump on the road. It only has 5" or so of clearance now. (I have trouble getting my floor jack under the center.) -- John G. Lussmyer mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Dragons soar and Tigers prowl while I dream.... http://www.CasaDelGato.com
