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From: drr01002@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Daniel Robert Rudny)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Welcome
Summary: scooter
Keywords: Rascal, scooter, battery
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Date: 10 Oct 90 02:58:15 GMT
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> PH>How long does the battery in your 3-wheeled scooter last?  When you 
> PH>venture forth on a bus trip, is battery life a consideration, or do you 
> PH>have more than enough to stay out as long as you wish without having to 
> PH>look for a plug somewhere?
>

I have a Rascal and I'm very pleased with the dependability it has
given me.  I have put at east 500 miles on it (thats not a typo it
is 500) and I'm still using the original batteries.  I don't know
if the type of battery is something new but I believe that called
gell cell batteries.  One important thing about them is that they
are supposed to be charged overnight and leaving them uncharged for
long periods of time can be damaging.  They claim to be able to go
20 miles on a single charge but I haven't tested them in that
regard.  If anyone is interested and would like more info you can
send me e-mail and pass what I can along.

Dan
drr01002@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu

disclaimer:  I in no way represent Electric Mobiity and am merely a satisfied
customer.