'Matilda' - to be converted'Matilda' - to be converted'Matilda' - to be converted
OwnerPhil Richardson
LocationMelton, Victoria Australia map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2008 Swift Adventure By MR Components
Currently 72 speed fully suspended trike

To be converted to 48v Dc Lithium-Ion, 200 Watt DC Brushless rear Hub motor, with 21 speed gear set, for my around Australia endurance ride for charity (Camp Qaulity).
Motor Brushless DC
48 Volt DC 200 Watt Brushless Permanent rare-earth rear hub motor, 20 inch diameter
DrivetrainCurrently 72-speed shimano gearset pedal-tricycle. Under construction.
Wiil be converted to a Human-Electric, power-assisted long range, high endurance, tricycle, with supplementary solar re-charging (both on bike & off-bike)
Controller
Custom 48 volt DC Brushless Controller, designed to match the Lithium-Ion battery packs, limited to a maximum of 8 Amp.
Batteries2, 24.00 Volt, Lithium-Ion
Will be powered by, at least, Qty*2 24V 8Ah Lithium-Ion Cartridges, in a 48V string ... a portable SLA AGM battery pack being re-charged concurrently by Solar, and this pack being infrequently re-charged or topped-off by an offline Solar panel (60W) and occasionally by the grid.
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger
Each 24V cartridge will be independently charged by a 24V Li-Ion charger, with the charge source being provided normally by a portable SLA AGM battery pack (as above).
HeaterWarm clothes :)
DC/DC Converter
Yep. Probably two or more, for different purposes ... not finalised
Instrumentation48V DC Dual LED (2x3) Headlight / Battery Charge Gauge.
Top SpeedAiming for endurance, not speed, but hope to achieve 35Kmh+, on the 'flat'
AccelerationI will provide acceleration through pedal system and gearing, motor is for sustained, economical cruising and assistance for hill climbs, while hauling an off-road bike cargo-camping trailer, with all my worldy posessions ;)
RangeHope to achieve 40km+ from a battery cartridge alone, with ideally two(2) discharges per day ...
Watt Hours/MileTBA
Seating Capacity1 adult (and hauling a cargo-camping trailer)
Curb Weight0
Currently 24Kg ... total oncce converted ?
Tires20 x 2.35 Schwable big apple
Conversion TimeLike sands through the hour glass ... given the available funds ...
Conversion CostA damned sight cheaper thanks to AAEV kind sponsorship and assistance :)
Additional FeaturesFitted with LED marker lights, 20W solar panel (on-bike), 60W bi-facial folding solar panel (off-bike) regulator, klaxon horn, 12V 7Ah accessory battery, 12V 34Ah portable power pack for re-charging, solar capture and through a 240V inverter and 12V sockets, all my electrical and electronic gadgets, including GPS, Laptop, Mobile phone re-charging, Wireless headset, etc
To be fitted with motor, controller, Pedalec-PAS rotation sensor, LED headlight with charge gauge and ignition switch, Li-Ion batteries and indicators, etc, and desing and performance optimised

To be re-charged with a trailer mounted 60w bi-facial portable folding solar panel, regulator, 34ah 12vdc battery power pack, 1000w 12Vdc to 220Vac inverter, 2 x 24vdc Li-ion chargers, etc.

A big thanks to www.AAEV.com.au for thier generous sponsorship and ongoing support, all for the benefit of a good cause, www.CampQaulity.org.au.

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