Drop one of these in a 914, New Electric Motor Options

[Midtowner]

Couldn't help but think what it would be like to use this motor in a 914.

http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/02...e_page.htmlmick

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[Jacco]

QUOTE (airsix @ Jun 3 2005, 11:20 AM)

I wouldn't hesitate to switch to electric if the battery or fuel-cell technology was there, but it isn't. -Ben M.

Don't want to sound like a smart ass but, technology is there, commercially available is a different thing (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) and I know that's what you meant.
To provide for some fun reading on this toppic check out this link.

Fuel cell powered go kart, friends of mine at the Technical University in Delft are working on a quick release mechanism for the Hydrogen Canisters. The kart runs and it hauls a$$

Formula Zero Racing

Check out the homefueler on the site, will let you make your own hydrogen, you can use gas or electricity to generate hydrogen, i'm still a bit sceptical on efficency issues though. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

Enjoy,
Jacco
Delft, the Netherlands