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Re: (ET) New Elec-Traks
Figuring this to be market research - you are asking the wrong people.
We already got our tractors, we got em real cheap, and even with their
rust warts and blemishes, love em to death and wouldn't part with em til
we choose to move into Sr citizens apartments.
However; What we need in the market for the general public is a tractor
with about the capability of the larger John Deeres you see at Home Depot
- with a front deck std and optional plow and snowblower - at about the
same price (adjusted for inflation, perhaps 20% more) as the present gas
version. It would be simpler to build, easier to service in warranty,
and without that complex lift mechanism and mandated safety circuits of
the gasser, cost them about the same to build (perhaps less) in similar
quantities.
They would only need 2 models. A 'rider' like the little
Wheelhorse, and a full feature estate sized machine like we got. And
they would be acclaimed as heroes of the energy revolution for building
them by every green organization and individual in the world.
Dave
Weymouth MA
On Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:24:06 -0600 Tim Humphrey <hump evgrin com> writes:
> 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.
>
> Any personal information obtained by me through this solicitation
> will be
> used solely by me and not sold, given away, or otherwise
> disseminated to any
> other person or entity without the express written consent of the
> person
> from whom the data was acquired.
>
> --
> 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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