[OT] Volkswagen ? was: Re: [plug] What does public opion feel about Riser FS?

[Harry McNally]

On Fri, 23 May 2003 14:17:20 +0800 "Dirk" <dirk.modrow at aesltd.com.au> wrote:

> I don't know 100mile range? You would need to recharge between Joondalup and
> Rockingham ... and the $ I would rather something set upon production costs
> not simply on speed at that price how can it ever become popular gimi a
> Porsche any day :)

> > Petrol is soooo 20th century :-)

Hi Dirk

Porsches are soooo 1980's "entremanures" :-P <chuckle>

Actually I did email for the price of the controller and 200HP motor several years ago and the price is for a hand-built production prototype; US$35000. So a conversion isn't a weekend project for someone on a Porsche budget ;)
 
Harry

ps Sorry. I'll subscribe to the OT list RealSoonNow.

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