BatteriesMotorSteering jointPseudotransaxleBatteries mountedBrakes.IGBT half-bridge
OwnerTeam Test Bot
Owner's Other EVsSharper Image Electric X²/2
RazEr Scooter
Xtreme XP-700
LocationCambridge, Massachusetts US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2008 Shopping Cart, standard wheelbase
Can hold over 80 cubic feet of groceries.
MotorBriggs and Stratton ETEK Permanent Magnet DC
Original brushed ETek motor. 8HP continuous, 15HP peak.
Drivetrain8HP PMDC motor, rear wheel drive
Controller
Custom half-bridge with regenerative braking ability
Batteries44, 1.20 Volt, Nickel-Cadmium, Flooded
4x 13.2v NiCd flooded cell packs
System Voltage52 Volts
HeaterTire smoke
DC/DC Converter
A 48v 1kW brushed scooter motor controller on 25% duty cycle
InstrumentationBlinkenlichten
Top Speed35 MPH (56 KPH)
Subject to change without reason.
Acceleration5 seconds to max speed
Range8 Miles (12 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity1. 2 if you're female.
Curb Weight225 Pounds (102 Kilograms)
Tires8" pneumatic
Conversion CostAbout $400
Additional FeaturesFront disk brake and rear motor (regenerative) braking.

Amazing ergonomics.

Ability to attract all strange looks within 1000 feet.

Blue underglows.
No, I'm not kidding.

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