Larry wrote:
>> Gordon Huff wrote:
>> batteries. Typically, one battery dies ... and you replace that
>> battery for about $70. My friend at GM EV says the batteries are good
>> for about 200,000 miles when operated as designed ....
>
> 26 x 3.8V = 98.8V. Are you sure it's only got 26 cells? 1hp = 746
> watts. 10hp = 7460 watts divided by 98.8V = 75.5A just to get 10hp!

== snip ==

My point was - your maintenance strategy was awry. Batteries in an
electric vehicle are not "throw-away" but "repair."

Since I have the GM EV data sheet in front of me ... the leading
particulars are: 137-horsepower, 16.8kWh battery pack - 312 volts, power
inverter 102 kW.

An electric car doesn't use 137-horsepower all the time, of course.
Regards