I am in for a Europe group buy (20 cells) but maybe we should wait for results from Doc and the cells he is currently testing. Who is the dealer you contacted?
thanks
Adam
This controller might be able to run colossus but costs around 1800 USD and is only rated for 15s LiPo
The controller has been used in a small e-car they converted using a huge 40kW BLDC outrunner.
there is a company in Europe that does Prius conversions.
they use ThunderSky LiFeYPo4 batteries, 40km range costs 4600 EUR, 90km is for 9200 EUR.
more info here: http://evcgroup.cz/en/plug-in-prius/
Adam
any pictures of you Kona? where did you install your batteries, etc? Also, can you let me know where you got your Kona for 500EUR? I live in Czech Republic...
Thanks
Adam