The Sunnev electric car

[Shankapotomus]

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[url=http://www.sunnev.com]SUNN Solar Electric Kit Car Vehicle[/url]

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[Shankapotomus]

1. Link & Description

You can design and build a car that makes you happy when you drive and makes you smile when you look at it. We are offering plans and assemblies so you can custom design and build your own car which can be driven on roads with a speed limit of less than 35 MPH (in states that have a low speed vehicle law). The car is recharged from the sun or can be plugged in. It has a top speed of 25 MPH and a range of 30 miles. It is street legal: windshield wiper, disc brakes, seat belts, turn signals and lights.  It can also be use to travel around in campgrounds and gated communities.

www.sunnev.com

[d_r]

2. I wonder how it would be on the hills

I have a short commute here in Tennessee but it is so hilly I worry that something like that wouldn't make it.

[dimbear]

3. Remarkably similar to some models of the classic Baker.

Google "Baker electric car" and check images.

[hunter]

4. Like this...

[daleo]

5. Cool.

You could put solar cells on your garage roof and charge it that way as well.

[AverageJoe90]

6. This little contraption is pretty cool.

Reminds of me of those old Detroit Electric cars....just updated for the 21st century, that's all.

[SeanSmith]

7. Detroit Electric Model D

Yes, just like Detroit Electric cars.A lot people think electric automobiles are relatively brand new, but that is not remotely close to the case. Prior to WW1, they were really pretty popular and a lot of the fundamentals of how the work hasn't changed a bit. An example of one of the most well-liked brands, a 1910 Detroit Electric Model D, is heading up for auction soon.

[ConcernedCanuk]

8. My problem with electric cars - heat . .

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I live in Northern Ontario, so having a heater is a must

electric heat would drain any battery before the car warmed up enough to defrost the windows, or be comfortable enough to drive anywhere

did someone solve the heat issue?

[Shankapotomus]

9. It never occurred to me

that a fully electric car has to defrost but you're absolutely right.

I will have to find out how the Leaf handles that and get back to you.

[Shankapotomus]

10. As of 2012, Nissan

has a new Cold Weather Package that was being discussed at the following forum thread:

http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=6763

Nissan also recommends to leave the car plugged in if defrosting for an extended period of time.

I imagine the Chevy Volt might have a similar suggestion but don't quote me on that.