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still looking to buy an EV that fits this: misterfact@yahoo.com 01-28-2008
Posted by Ken Maltby on January 29, 2008, 6:49 pm
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>
>>> http://www.neon-john.com
>>> http://www.johndearmond.com <-- best little blog on the net!
>>> Tellico Plains, Occupied TN
>>>
>>
>>Aren't these guys from your neck of the woods?
>>http://www.rhoadescar.com/goboy-z1g.jpg
>>
>>http://www.rhoadescar.com/jumpspec.htm
>>
>
> You could get one of those electric bikes, then rig a self-starter and
> charger for one of those 1 kW gennies being discussed above. A $30
> Basic Stamp would be plenty of computer control for it. A hybrid of
> your own making. You could call it a Bikeus or something. It might
> suck when it rains or is cold.


If you are at all handy, you could put one together from
parts, check out http://www.northerntool.com/ . You
might have to have someone weld up the frame, but you
could still make it for a lot less than the Rhoades people
are asking. Love the "Hybrid" idea. The only thing is
that the OP was looking for something he could just buy.
I'd be more interested in something to make myself.

Luck;
Ken





Posted by on January 29, 2008, 9:08 pm
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 On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:49:33 -0600, "Ken Maltby"

>
>>
>>>> http://www.neon-john.com
>>>> http://www.johndearmond.com <-- best little blog on the net!
>>>> Tellico Plains, Occupied TN
>>>>
>>>
>>>Aren't these guys from your neck of the woods?
>>>http://www.rhoadescar.com/goboy-z1g.jpg
>>>
>>>http://www.rhoadescar.com/jumpspec.htm
>>>
>>
>> You could get one of those electric bikes, then rig a self-starter and
>> charger for one of those 1 kW gennies being discussed above. A $30
>> Basic Stamp would be plenty of computer control for it. A hybrid of
>> your own making. You could call it a Bikeus or something. It might
>> suck when it rains or is cold.
>
>
> If you are at all handy, you could put one together from
>parts, check out http://www.northerntool.com/ . You
>might have to have someone weld up the frame, but you
>could still make it for a lot less than the Rhoades people
>are asking. Love the "Hybrid" idea. The only thing is
>that the OP was looking for something he could just buy.
>I'd be more interested in something to make myself.
>
>Luck;
> Ken
>
Only problem is, a pedal Rhodes is a bicycle. Put a motor on it - any
motor, and it's a CAR and needs to meet all CURRENT safety and
emmission requirements.
>
>


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Posted by Anthony Matonak on January 30, 2008, 12:10 pm
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clare at snyder.on.ca wrote:
...
> Only problem is, a pedal Rhodes is a bicycle. Put a motor on it - any
> motor, and it's a CAR and needs to meet all CURRENT safety and
> emmission requirements.

I believe it doesn't have to meet safety, and perhaps not even
emissions, standards if it is sold as a kit. That said, I wouldn't
want to bet my life taking something like that out on most streets
in Los Angeles.

Anthony

Posted by on January 30, 2008, 4:19 pm
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On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:10:55 -0800, Anthony Matonak

>clare at snyder.on.ca wrote:
>...
>> Only problem is, a pedal Rhodes is a bicycle. Put a motor on it - any
>> motor, and it's a CAR and needs to meet all CURRENT safety and
>> emmission requirements.
>
>I believe it doesn't have to meet safety, and perhaps not even
>emissions, standards if it is sold as a kit. That said, I wouldn't
>want to bet my life taking something like that out on most streets
>in Los Angeles.
>
>Anthony
It's not sold as a kit, and even kit cars must have brakes on all 4
wheels, windsheild, all highway traffic act proscribed lights, seat
belts, and a dozen other things required to pass a "safety check"

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Posted by Vaughn Simon on January 30, 2008, 4:47 pm
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<clare at snyder.on.ca> wrote in message
> Only problem is, a pedal Rhodes is a bicycle. Put a motor on it - any
> motor, and it's a CAR and needs to meet all CURRENT safety and
> emmission requirements.

Nope! Look up Neighborhood Electrical Vehicle (NEV). NEV's are legal in
many states. Usually confined to roads posted for 45 mph or less.

I would have to skip the interstate, but such a car could easily get me to
work in a pinch.

Vaughn
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)




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