Awhile back I mentioned a copy of electric conversions I'd seen at a local
event... Triumph "ER-7s." And several people expressed interest in
hearing more about them. Unfortunately, I have been unable to get any
information on the owners or on who did the conversions. However, someone
did give me a flyer advertising electric conversion for the car of your choice.
(I'm not sure exactly where these people are located, but because one of the
phone numbers is in Washington, I suspect that they're in the general vicinity
of Portland, Oregon.)
Text of the flyer follows.
-coryc
>FACT SHEET FOR ELECTRIC-POWERED RENAULT
>
>Question Answer
>
>How fast does it go? 65 mph
>How far does it go? 45-50 miles (normal use)
>How much does it cost? Basic conversion: $5500 + car
>When can I get it? Now! (approx. 30 day delivery)
>
>General information
>
>The car: This is a 1961 Caravelle. We chose it because it is faily
>light for its size, because it is unique, and because it was inexpensive.
>Almost any small car or truck can be converted!
>
>The electric propulsion system: This car has 12 batteries. Each is 6
>volts, so together they produce 72 volts (nominal). The motor was built
>by General Electric. It drives a stock clutch and four-speed
>transmission. The speed control and battery charger are electronic.
>There are various safety and control components included in the
>conversion.
>
>Driving characteristics: The car is very quiet. The driver need not
>use the clutch to start or stop the car, as the electric motor rotates
>only when the car is moving. Otherwise, the car drives just like any
>other 'normal' car.
>
>Company philosophy: We do not want to sell cars. We do want to convert
>your car or the vehicle you buy for this purpose. We see no reason to
>use either boring cars or cars that are fully functioning gas cars:
>there are plenty of interesting available vehicles that have become
>disposal problems since they have complex gasoline engines. We use a
>balanced mix of high and low technology in the effort to reduce the
>overall cost of conversion. This lower-cost approach is one way to
>address a number of problems of the world, both economic and
>environmental. We want to make it as easy and affordable as possible
>for you to get out of your gasoline-powered car for daily short-distance
>driving.
>
>If you have any questions about our products or services, please call
>us!
>
>Honest Engine
>(5030) 342-2366
>Electric/Propane Car Conversions
>
>Greater Goods
>(503) 485-4224
>Environmentally Friendly Goods
>
>New Concepts
>(206) 254-3238
>Electric Car Engineering & Design.
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