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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue

Electric cars do not throw power through a skinny wire and they don't
source it from a 100A alternator (which is 2HP or so max output).

5PSI@500CFM is about 11HP in the gas. If you had a nice 90% efficient
motor call it 12HP electric.
Motor: 10 hp electric continuous 38hp peak (12-72v DC)
...Price: $650
...Weight: 39 lbs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ME1003-38HP-...80379097562%26

Battery: 48V Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery pack
...Price: ~$500
...Weight: 15 lbs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unique-48V-2...item1c2dca3971

Turbo: On3 70mm Journal Bearing Turbo
...HP: ~700
...Price: $299
..weight: 20 lbs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/On-3-Perform...cab114&vxp=mtr


Battery Charger: 48V 3A Charger For LiFePO4 Battery 110/220V Option
...Price: $40
...weight: 2lbs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/48V-3A-Charg...item2a19b3b317

Power Inverter: COBRA CPI2575 5000 Watt Power Inverter Car 12V DC to 120V AC
...Price: $199
...Weight: 5lbs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-CO...d2e14d&vxp=mtr

There you go.

Electric Turbocharger under 100lbs capable of supporting 5psi @ 500CFM: Priceless.

Just saying... Really... you guys got to get your heads out of the box!
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