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[Richard230]

Here is another new prototype electric vehicle.  This one is sort of a large mini-bike or naked scooter, with small knobby tires, covered with solar panels, and a Givi top box installed.  The price is right, if it actually comes to market and at that price: 

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/daymak-beast-electric-bike-first-ride-review.html?utm_source=mo07172014&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly

[Doug S]

Very cute! Honestly one of the design decisions they made that I like is the use of the lead-acid battery. That's obviously a big part of how they kept the price down. I think sometimes we jump right to the highest-tech solution without considering lower-tech solutions that may be more appropriate for the usage. For a utility/fun vehicle like this, why NOT lead-acid?

[protomech]

Why not lead acid?

Well.. besides weight and range and cycle counts.. if you're only looking for a toy then the lead acid will work fine (for a little bit).

[Doug S]

Why not lead acid?

Well.. besides weight and range and cycle counts.. if you're only looking for a toy then the lead acid will work fine (for a little bit).

Look up "AGM batteries", protomech. They're quite rugged and have a good lifetime, for not much higher cost than a regular car battery.

And my point is, EVERY vehicle doesn't have to spring for the most expensive technology to be as light as a feather.