I was honestly waiting for someone to bring this subject up.  The only
downside, thus far, is cost, however that will certainly change with
increased production (i.e. once Taiwan gets ahold of it.)

On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 12:24:59PM -0400, Ken & Sue wrote:
> Hold your horses!
>
> If you want to electrify your Vanagons look at   www.zenncars.com.  Look at the battery/ super capacitor that EEESTOR is putting out at their web site.
> Holy Llightening Rod!    250 miles on a 6 minute charge. 80 mph!!!!!!!  Lighter than lead batteries. Smaller too.  Thousands of charges compared to 600-700 charges on the old lead wet ones.
> We are on the verge of a new way ladies and gentleman.  Don't get shocked.
> It's here.
>
> PS.  I want to be the first one to have it installed in my 85 westie.
>
> FunKengroovan, man!