Thread: Optibike 800Li
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Old 01-01-09 | 06:23 PM
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Mabman
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From: The F/V Misty Moon/Clatsop Co. OR homebase

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It had been awhile since I had visited the Opti site and it was surprising to see them advertising "2000 mpg" there. I looked for evidence in support of this but couldn't find any. How do you translate amp hrs in to mpg in a scientific manner that would allow this type of statement? Also they claim 100 miles per charge at 30+ mph which seems like a stretch even with an extra battery pack? Their obvious flaunting of the Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations, 750w/20mph, on their site seems riske' also. Not sure what the benefits of that youtube of the mechanical engineer are for their cause either. The guy with two of each was pretty funny also, now that is how to achieve a smaller carbon foot print.

I hope they are putting some time and energy in to getting legislation enacted. Otherwise it just looks like another scheme where those that can afford to flaunt the rules and will be able to hire a lawyer to fix it when necessary.
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