RE: (ET) To all EV enthusiasts: "clean air" mowing & towing, and more......

[dave barden <daveb speakeasy org>]

more info on electric ox

you already know it's direct drive with regen braking, 2wd

the MP (multi-purpose) model base price is $6950 list.
the options seem quite pricey to me, to wit:

        110v 800w inverter $695.00 !!!
        44" mower deck $1225.00
        48" blade (scraper??) $440.00

other features:
        on board chgr (overnight charging)
        separate forward and reverse pedals
        parking bake that automatically applies when stopped
        6 6v batteries
        mower deck is front mount
        5 hr mowing time per charge
        790 pounds (without attachments)
coming later this year:
        rotary brush
        snow thrower


Not quite as robust and heavy duty sounding as the Elec-trak but 
definitely some
nice features (regen braking) and a good start. 

For my money and my use (farm chores) I think I still need an elec-trac 
any help
in my finding one would be greatly appreciated!!

thanks,
        dave 

On Wed, 16 Feb 2000, Brian Matheny wrote:

> At 07:54 AM 02/16/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> >The web site indicates that it uses 6 6v lead acid batteries.  I like 
> >the
> >idea of a motor on each drive wheel, but having nothing but regenerative
> >braking worries me.
> 
> Doesn't sound too bad since my E12 has no brakes at all!  The foot brake
> doesn't work so its necessary to plan ahead or slam it into reverse 
> which is
> hard on the contactors.
> 
> -Brian  32,800+ EV miles since 5/97!  Renewable energy charging, soon!
> http://www.ncounty.net/users/ws3f/ws3f.htm
>