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Corbin Sparrow up for auction on eBay

Discussion in 'EV (Electric Vehicle) Discussion' started by mitch672, Mar 29, 2010.

  1. mitch672

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    There is a starting bid of $4500 (initial bid), but that is below the 'reserve'. He states it will need new batteries, those 13 Optima yellow top batteries even at COSTCO are $161 each ($2093). I wonder what the reserve is, and wonder if you could get some Lithiums to replace them for better range/lower weight.
     
    #1 mitch672, Mar 29, 2010
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    Looked at these a few years ago! I think 8 or 9 Grand.Here's mike talkin about it!

    Take care,Enjoy!
     
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    I clicked on the link and it says the item is no longer available.

    It is definitely possible to put lithium batteries in the Sparrow for additional range. I considered a Sparrow before I bought my Xebra. The Sparrow can go on the freeway but the stock pack had only a 20-mile range, and I was not willing to settle for that. But the guy who imported the lithium batteries for the electric Porsche has a Sparrow and he put lithium in it, and he reports getting considerably more range. I forget how much.

    However, I think I'd be scared to take that little thing on the freeway. (I'd be scared to ride on a motorcycle, too.) The Xebra is "safer" only because it cannot go on the freeway. Speed kills, and the Xebra has none.

    Bottom line, Yes, you can put lithium in the Sparrow.
     
    #3 daniel, Feb 7, 2012
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    P.S. I just noticed that this is a very old thread. Sorry.
     
    #4 daniel, Feb 7, 2012
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