OwnerJordan Peterson
LocationPort Townsend, Washington United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2007 EC1
MotorBriggs and Stratton Etek Original Permanent Magnet DC
48V Etek Original
ControllerCurtis Curtis 400A Rebuilt, and found in Roderick's gara
Found in Roderick's garage
Batteries15 Thunder Sky 40A, 3.31 Volt,
LiPo4
System Voltage48 Volts
ChargerZivan 1
18A
HeaterSummer 2007, 2008, 2009
DC/DC Converter 48-> 12, 10A
Imported. Works, has not spiked out
InstrumentationNone
Top Speed50 MPH (80 KPH)
Lower ration not needed
AccelerationWith Hawker Genesis 16Ah, pulled 0 to 50 in under 3
seconds.
LiPo4 40A put out speeds over 3+ seconds (not as hot as
Hawkers, but hold more energy overall.
Range60 Miles (96 Kilometers)
Cold temperatures slow down performance, but still quicker
taking off than most vehicles.
Watt Hours/Mile33 Wh/Mile
Have not been caring to read anything
EV Miles
Current:4,000 Miles (6,436 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/19/2009
Seating Capacity1 adult
Curb Weight180 Pounds (81 Kilograms)
Not actually measured yet
Tires12" Mag front, 10" Mag rear
Conversion TimeMonth or maybe more
Conversion Cost$6000? With components and materials
If you'd like to see a video of the chopper being ridden by a buddy in the streets of Port
Townsend, click on this WebPage or Webpage link above and scroll
to the bottom of the page.

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