Humphrey, Timothy wrote: > > No! My calculator batteries are fine! > > I figured that the first item was a showstopper. So the actual power > requirement was moot. I had done the calc.s that you came up with, I didn't > include them for the fun of allowing you or anyone else to do it. > > Gotcha! > > -----Original Message----- > From: VanDerWal, Peter MSgt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 12:00 PM > To: 'EV List' > Subject: RE: Cross country charging challenge. > > LOL, I think you need new batteries for your calculator ;-) > > In order to do what you are suggesting you would need at least a 45kw > charger and a 220V @ 250 Amp outlet at each stop, and that assumes a very > efficient vehicle, batteries, and charger. > > >Hmmm.. > > > >Just a quickie calculation, > > > >you'll need: > > > >a car that can drive for two hours on a one hour charge > >a team of four drivers > >a Prius chase car to hold all the gear > >and a 220VAC outlet every 120-140 miles. > > > >Then if you drive for two and charge for one, you can cover the 2800 miles > >in approx. 70 hours. > > Very funny. Any bets as to when I actually do this????
And Yea I better get some new batteries for my calcualtor. It dies about every 10 years. I got it in '83. The trick is to do this with out using special "Charge ports" the require 50Kw drops and transformers. -- Rich Rudman Manzanita Micro www.manzanitamicro.com 1-360-297-7383,Cell 1-360-620-6266
