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(ET) New Elec-Traks
OK, I concur a new ET clone would be a good thing. Would you rather have an
E-20 or JD-90 or would you consider both?
How much are you willing to spend?
How about something different?
Would you buy a zero-turn version, like an electric Dixie Chopper or
Ferris?
How much would you be willing to spend?
How about an electric ATV? With all of the ET attachments available?
mower?
thrower?
plow?
inverter?
How much is each item worth to you, brand spanking new, complete with
warranty?
Anything else you would like to see along these thought lines?
Now I don't want to get an feathers ruffled or hopes up; but those
questions
are not rhetorical. They are honest to goodness real market research. Your
answers are important. Please be truthful. Reply off-line if you wish.
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Stay Charged!
Hump
GE I-5
Blossvale, NY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
> [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Steve &
Carol
> Welch
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 8:50 PM
> To: David C Robie
> Cc: et
> Subject: Re: (ET) Ebay
>
> Amen, Dave!
>
> I love the concept that my E-20 represents, but long to have one with
> more
> modern materials, design, steering geometry & ratios, and a tighter
turning
> circle (not to mention a quieter tranny!).
>
> I firmly believe there's a business case if a company with a good
> reputation (like JD) would bring out something equivalent to the ET.
> When you stop to think about it, everyone's trying to get electric cars
> to
> be mainstream-practical, but their main limitation is still range. A
> pure
> electric tractor is an ideal solution for the average suburban lot and an
> ideal use for electric technology - NOW. You
> don't GO anywhere, so an outlet is only as far away as your garage!
> When you're done, just plug in. No gas to buy & spill, no oil
changes, less
> noise & vibration - show me the average homeowner who really loves
dealing
> with any of those things. If the machine were made with high quality
> materials & a well engineered and tested
> design it could be quite troublefree. It would probably initially
> sell for a premium (still much less than the Ox), but I'm guessing
> there are enough greenies out there to keep 'em moving. With enough
> volume (and proven reliability), prices could drop or downmarket models
> could be derived from the technology.
>
> I am very curious to know if any forward-thinking major manufacturers
> have
> taken a serious look and done analysis on the possibilities. Or are they
> all just figuring they won't invest in new tech until forced to?
>
> Steve
> Alltraxed E-20
>
> On Sep 11, 2006, at 5:50 PM, David C Robie wrote:
>
> >
> > I would like to see a major company (NOT MTD) possibly John Deere
> > come
> > out with a version of the GE bigframe. We have excellent
> > controller and
> > charger electronics, better batteries, and more efficient motors
> > now than
> > we had in the 70's. And we have examples in daily use all over the
>
> > place
> > of simple reliable long lasting ET's. All they would have to do is
to
> > buy any unexpired rights that remain and copy one, substituting
> newer
> > technologies (and non rusting matls). Imagine a bigframe,
> completely
> > powdercoated over galvy, with molded plastic battery boxes. Even
> > with no
> > electronics but a GE16 type speed control system and off the shelf
> > industrial contactors, she would live practically forever.
> > The OX is a step in the right direction, perhaps with volume in
>
> > sales
> > the price can come down to a competitive level with present mid
> > level gas
> > tractors.
> >
> > Something to think about as we quietly and efficiently, without
> > fouling
> > the atmosphere or burning irreplaceable underground hydrocarbons
> > mow blow
> > and tow.
> >
> > Dave
> > Weymouth MA
>
>
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