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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Yes, I drive it less. It's 100% stock, 2001 Plymouth Neon with 36,000 miles on it. I have averaged 5,142 miles per year on the vehicle.
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Driving less does not make a car more efficient. I'm sure you'd like it to, so you could excuse trying to call me out, but it doesn't.
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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
So why isn't this 95 Eclipse electric?
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I was in Santa Barbara a few weeks ago visiting my step-brother, who goes to college there. I visit there maybe 5 times a year. 300 miles is beyond current, reasonably priced electric conversions. Not only that, but I have to drive on highway 17 pretty often and the extra weight from the batteries would have a seriously negative effect on my suspension.
Trust me, I did look into the electric option. Should my driving situation change, I will reevaluate the conversion. For the time being, it's simply not feasible.
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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Something you're suggesting that Psycho Dad do...
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He basically asked:
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Originally Posted by PsychoDad
Were that an option, I'd gladly do that to my '99 Expedition.
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I'm letting him know it's an option. Do I need your permission to do that? No. Am I guilting him into it? No.
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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
But what Psycho Dad is stating is that he needed more towing power and the ability to haul cargo and people. This is something that larger SUVs were designed and used for. He found something that fits his needs, and your suggesting that he put more money into something that may not exactly fit his needs. It "may" fit based on your "torquey" comment, but that's not the same as knowing what hauling capabilty he has to do what he requires.
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There are electric engines and batteries set up to pull large boats and even large camping trailers. The Tesla Roadster has 211 lb ft of torque at
zero rpms. If that's not enough, there are electric motors out there that can do 5 times that. The biggest Expeditions have about 360 lb ft of torque. That means about 9,000 pounds towing. Imagine 600 lb ft of torque, and an even power band from zero rpms.
I'm not telling Psycho he must do this. I'm not even saying it's necessarily a viable option. I just want to make sure people know the options are out there. And if I could do that without you on my back about it, all the better.