[W126 Coupe] W126 Electric Conversion

[samsisic at comcast.net]

I realize this borders on reckless... But back in the day when we lived on a "Flat World" someone had the reckless notion to see what happens when he sails to the edge. 

Needless to say, he didn't fall off the edge, but rather discovered a new world... a round one. 

There are many folks out there working on In-wheel/Hub motors, including my-self. 

I'm working on converting my motorcycle to all electric. 



Here is a link to one of them... 



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_41btVawMc&feature=related 



There are a number of reasons why these haven't seen the light of day, but the main one is that our economy is not based on efficiency 

and electric vehicles are to our economy like a wood stake is to a vampire. 



My apologies to the folks who see this as a digression from the purpose of this list... Keep those SEC's going down the road. 

Happy Holidays! 

Sam 








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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:36:13 -0600 
From: Dan Landiss <dan at landiss.com> 
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] W126 Electric conversion 
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The conversion parameters you have suggested are going to take more than 
$0.02, I'm afraid. More like $200,000.02. Have a good source of in-wheel 
motors with regenerative braking, do you? Fill us in... 

President Havel knew the different between courage and reckless behavior. 


on 12/15/2010 1:30 PM samsisic at comcast.net wrote: 

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> Just my $.02, 

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> Sam 

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