A conversion of a Geo Metro done on the cheap. First they used a lot of second hand parts, such as a used forklift provided many parts and they could sell the carcas to a metal recycler. Same for the batteries, which they got second hand. The second hand batteries don't have so much range, and the battery pack is very small for this vehicle which ends up giving a top speed of 40 miles/hr.
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