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Article #1330Re: Electric cars? Start with wheelchairs.
From: Steven K Roberts
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1989 06:53
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1989 06:53
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John DeArmond pointed out, quite correctly, that my solar panel suggestion is of the wrong scale for powering a wheelchair. I probably should have clarified -- using solar would be pointless without a "real" charger as well.... but it is a not-insignificant trickle that could significantly extend range when outdoors. On my bicycle, I have a 72-watt array plus two isolated 10-watt panels --- almost 8 amps worth of 12 volts (actually about 7 of a higher voltage for charging). The cost/performance ratio is dubious and it takes up a lot of space for a wheelchair, but still... I'll wager there's someone out there who could take advantage of this approach (coupled, of course, with a line cord and traditional charger). Cheers... Steven K. Roberts, Nomadic Research Labs
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