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Haha, congrats on yet another i-MiEV! How much did you get that one for?

I have a DIY converted riding mower with lead acid cells. I love it. I'd love to go to lithium, but that would cost more than the entire project has. So, I keep the lead. My first cells have just about had it since I got it running in 2009. http://www.evalbum.com/2984 It also handles my...

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Congrats David!

Hi David. Your post on MirageForum about the used imievs being so inexpensive actually made me start looking. Thanks! Didn't you find any in the Chicago area that met your needs? There is currently one for only $9k with only 2k miles on it...

I've been looking into this. Chicago area is roughly 100 miles from home. Its mostly interstate driving, so 65 mph. I assume I could get home with one good charge between. I also assume this is realistic assuming its planned out. However, I do have questions. :) What kind of range can I...

Thanks for the info PV1. Sounds like the i-MiEV has more than enough range for me. JoeS, I'm quite familiar with the media beating small cars to a pulp in reviews. I actually am the co-owner of MirageForum a forum for the 2014+ Mitsubishi Mirage. Car reviewers love to hate that car. I had...

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Thanks for the very through reply! Its not too common, but we'll get down to -10F at least a few days a year. I think we hit that for about a week this year though. My commute is pretty short though. Its 7 miles one way and a top speed of 45 mph. So, I'm not too worried about the range...

Hello, I'm new here. I guess you could call me an efficient/small car enthusiast. I currently daily drive a 99 Chevy Metro. The wife's car is an 04 Prius. I'm also a hypermiler and ecomodder. The Prius had an enginer phev kit at once along with some other mods, and the Metro is modified for...