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Member EV Projects => Add-On Projects => Topic started by: rich.rezny on April 08, 2007, 07:13:39 PM
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While killing time at my Saturday job I was surfing the net and I was using www.info.com searching "ev pusher". I remember reading an article in Homepower magazine about the subject. There are several "ev pusher" topics listed. One I found quite interesting was at www.mrsharkey.com . He has a VW Rabbit EV and used another VW Rabbit diesel front end as a pusher to extend his range of his EV. His article is quite interesting and well written with many pictures. Check it out!!! Rich R 8)
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For the past 18 months, I've had a 95 Honda Nighthawk motorcycle in my back yard. It's in very nice condition except for a serious smash to the front end. Maybe not the ideal pusher engine but it's what I have. Here's the idea. Lop off the front wheel, forks and handlebar. Weld a piece of driveshaft maybe 4 ft long to the frame, sticking forward. Install a universal joint and another short piece of driveshaft with a square welded to that to fit a class 3 receiver. The U-joint allows the pusher to track like a trailer while keeping it upright. Much easier than cutting a VW Rabbit in two I think. The tricky part would be remotely operating the clutch and throttle. Voila! My ZEV becomes a PHEV for trips.
Comments?(other than ROFLMHO)
I'm in no hurry to add a huge heavy hitch receiver. That would make it resemble a second division vehicle even more. I'm still trying to get A prefix EL plates!
Howard
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Can we get a CAD drawing of that Howard ?? :D
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cad\'kad\ n:a man who deliberately disregards another's feelings...
I guess I qualify. I'll caddishly hand you a pencil sketch since you're unable to visualize my description in your mind ;D
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LOL! You ever consider stand up Howard ?
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I've lopped off the front wheel, forks and handlebar. She actually starts and runs ok!
How's this for an off-the-shelf remote control for throttle and clutch? Use a pair of motors, switches and related hardware from power windows. Auto mechanics who know their way around these parts please comment. Anybody want to step up as a welder? John J? Jim D?