Re: (ET) Reliable, heavy-duty electric tractor?

["Dave & Jean" <djkolla chorus net>]

Take a look at http://www.flyingbeet.com/electricg/. The SARE-funded seems 
to be described in greater detail.

Dave
EGT200
E-20
EGT150


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Coate" <jbc coate org>
To: "Elec-Trak" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:25 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) Reliable, heavy-duty electric tractor?


> That is a reference to a SARE-funded project to convert a "G" tractor to
> electric... I interviewed the farmer involved over the summer and will
> post the article later this week (just as soon as I find the file!).
>
> Hint: the neatest part was strolling along next to the guy as he was
> weeding the beans, and being able to talk at normal levels with the
> tractor running :-)
>
>
> Joel Parks wrote:
> > I was just looking up a reference and found this on the EV-America 
> > webpage:
> > "Electric Farm Tractor USDA Grant"
> > See http://www.ev-america.com/  I couldn't find any more details but I'm
> > sure if you called Bob he'd answer all your questions
> >
> > Joel
>
>
>
> --
> Jim Coate
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> 1997 Chevy S-10 NGV Bi-Fuel
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