Hi all: I've been interested in, but never diligently pursued, the idea of an electric vehicle for a long time. I am frustrated that so many "normal" car...
kevin, i am so glad to hear that you are interested in the gizmo. we are also pleased to hear that more people are interested in growing into the future of...
It would be interesting to learn the expected performance of a Gizmo as we build our passive solar home in S. Colorado. We will be about 4.4 miles from the...
Dave, A Gizmo would have no trouble with the route you have described. The larger battery pack of lead acid batteries weighs 480 lbs and has a range of about...
Carl, The lighter pack sounds like a good idea and I had already decided to avoid the road out to the next town 15 miles away with traffic speed increasing to...
... [<dave@...> writes:] ... You probably saw it from our posting archives, but let me warn again: with sealed batteries, it's critical for battery...
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Oct 20, 2004 6:19 pm
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... No I didn't, I'm not a history buff & prefer to make my own mistakes ;-) ... Sealed batteries are a no-brainer, you just precisely match up the ...
Dave, The smaller pack I was referring to is made up of six flooded 8 Volt Trojan T-875s. They are “traction” batteries similar to the T-105s but with...
... ["David M Knapp" <dave@...> writes:] ... This is true for a single battery, but when they're in a series chain, you can be applying the correct...
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Oct 21, 2004 4:54 pm
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There is an outlet next to the motorcycle parking at work, but it shares a security camera and should have been a 20-amp outlet anyway for a fellow at work who...
AGM's have been used in 12 - 48-volt home power systems for years without trouble ... except for when they are routinely discharged below 50% and/or don't...
Much to my disappointment, I am putting my Sparrow up for sale. I have moved to an area that does allow me to properly use the sparrow and I feel it should be...
To All Gizmo Owners We regret to inform you that Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Company is closing its doors. After ten years of effort, we are facing the ...
... ["carljwatkins2000" <cwatkins@...> writes:] ... Hi, Carl. Well, I'm certainly sorry to hear it! We all know that the need for efficient...
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Feb 25, 2005 6:15 pm
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Yeah, it looks like we'll have to buy a Gorilla NEV instead to duplicate some of the same functions, but perhaps expand its roll for use in haul organically ...
Carl, I am sad to hear of your closing. Best wishes for future endeavors. I really appreciate the useful information you included with your letter and look...
Carl, It's a shame, with oil prices going higher and the GIZMO now out of production, what can a person do? Any chance of a buyer for the company and a...
Looks like I haven't been monitoring this list enough. I am an owner of an older Gizmo and I did not get the information that Carl sent out. I wonder if Carl...
I will send it to you directly at the indicated address. Carl ... From: gizmo-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:gizmo-users@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wre1962 ...
... ["wre1962" <billevans@...> writes:] ... There are also a couple new members... their request to join indicated that they had questions to share...
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Jun 23, 2005 1:22 am
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Hi Daniel, Why yes, there is one here in the Bay Area. Belmont in fact. Brought it down a year ago, now in the process of putting new batteries in it and...
Hi, I am new to this group. I got my Gizmo, new, in 2001, though. Due to my moving from flat to hilly terrain, I am considering the different ability of the...
Hi, I have a question about my Gizmo. If anyone has any insights I would appreciate it. My Gizmo is a 2000 model. I replaced the original batteries 14 months...
... [Ken Lawrence <larry953@...> writes:] ... How deep a discharge are you giving it when you use it for a range of 20 miles? 80% or more depth of...
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Aug 27, 2005 1:06 am
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You might also try the Power Tech Power Pulse that sends an impulse through the battery pack every few seconds that will cause crystallized sulfate to be...
Thanks for your suggestions, Andy and Carl. I will try them and see what happens. My usual trip is 13 miles which until recently has never seemed to approach...
I am new to this group and am seriously considering purchasing a Gizmo to travel back and forth to work. I work about 18 miles from work. I am able to travel...
... [Dangelo Gayle <dgayle08@...> writes:] ... Hi, The top three considerations are terrain, terrain, and terrain. :-> Seriously, on level ground 20...
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Sep 3, 2005 11:08 pm
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Wow, New member here.... Most groups I belong to have some files and photos. How new is this group? Just as soon as my house loan goes through, I am going to...
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