Craigslist: Electric Car Electric Truck EV S-10 Chevy - $18000

[Eletruk]

Anybody know anything about this one?

Reply to: sale-813209616@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-08-25, 9:18PM PDT



2001 Chevy S-10 Electric Conversion
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> $18,000+ or BEST OFFER
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> Converted in 2007, 5,000 miles on electric
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> Ready to go!
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> ONE CENT PER MILE!!! Never Buy GAS!!!!
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> Range: 40 to 60 miles. Depending on driving conditions.
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> 75+ mph
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> Charges in 5-6hrs on typical 110V outlet.
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> Sorry, pictures didn’t load.
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> Blue truck, good shape, normal wear and tear.
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> Always garaged.
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> Details:
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> Top speed 75+ mph
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> Range from 40 to 60
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> 5 spd manual transmission
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> Heater
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> Power Steering and brakes.
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> *No AC
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> 144-volt, (24) 6V deep cycle batteries (golf cart)
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> 9" DC Motor
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> Curtis Motor Controller
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> Zivan Battery Charger
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> DC/DC converter
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> Front and Rear Battery Boxes
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> Battery warmer
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> Upgraded stiffer suspension
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> All safety features
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> Batteries in good shape. Tires 50%
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> ***SERIOUS buyers only***
Will only reply to serious offers
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> $18,000+ or BEST OFFER   
 
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[aviken]

I don't know who this is, but it sounds like it is slightly exaggerated a bit...as most sales pitches are. I think 1 cent a mile is not the real story. Maybe 2 cents a mile would be pretty good, under 2 would be great - as efficient as a Tesla...but 1 cent a mile? I think they are fudging the numbers just enough to generate interest.

Based on that claim,  (and asking price) I would think that the 40-60 miles is more like 20-40 miles mixed driving and the 75+ means you can hit 75...if you "+" a tail wind...

5-6 hours charge probably doesn't mean when it's gone it's full range, but just the average 20 mile daily drive or something...

I hate to sound so cynical, but when people embellish, it hurts the credibility of everything that comes out of their mouth. It also makes our industry of electric vehicles look more like con artists and used car salesman - not legitimate contenders to Detroit...

My 2 cents...really, I'm not embellishing here...it's just my 2 cents