Around Australia by electric car
George’s electrifying mission, GLEN George is a man on a mission. Daily Mercury, Jessica Grant, 27th September 2011 The former solar power manufacturer aims to be the first person to circumnavigate Australia in an electric car in an effort to raise awareness of renewable energy. (picture at left, of a solar car – is not accurate regarding George’s car)
Mr George, who was in Mackay yesterday, set off from Perth on August 21, and if everything goes according to plan he should make it back on November 13. With the Guinness World Book of Records keeping a close eye on George’s progress, he is trying to keep his carbon count as low as possible……
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The car’s name is ‘Lectric’
It cost $25,000 to rebuild
Runs on 45 Lithium ion batteries
It takes nine hours to fully recharge
An approximate range of 110km
Costs about 2 cents per km
http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2011/09/27/electric-car-drives-into-the-record-books/
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