The Four BuildersThanks to Belmont Textile Machinery CompSolar Tandem Rear Corner
OwnerTommy Ausherman
Owner's Other EVs1998 Trek 830
2008 KMX Typhoon Trike
2011 FFR Transition 311
LocationAsheville, North Carolina United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2010 FFR
Side By Side Tandem Recumbent Tadpole Trike with onboard
solar
MotorCrystalyte 5303 3-Phase AC
The 5303 "Phoenix Racer" is built into a 20" wheel.
Controller Infineon 40 Amp by ebikes.ca
Batteries16 Elite Power Solutions, GBS, 3.30 Volt, Lithium-Ion
60Ah. 3kWh of capacity. Onboard charger and BMS with LCD
display including cell temp monitoring and individual cell
voltages.
System Voltage52 Volts
Charger Elite Power Solutions
110V 800W
InstrumentationCycle Analyst Version 2
Top Speed32 MPH (51 KPH)
Pretty quick on the flatlands
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Depends on solar input, pedaling and terrain, we've achieved
81 miles on a single charge.
Watt Hours/Mile40 Wh/Mile
Very efficient on the flatlands for hauling two people and
100+ lbs of cargo. We typically see 55 wh/mile crusing
around 25 mph without accounting for the solar input.
EV Miles
Current:350 Miles (563 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight320 Pounds (145 Kilograms)
With 400W solar and onboard 800W charger, 300W stereo.
TiresSchwalbe Marathon Plus
Conversion Time6 months
Conversion Cost$10k+
Additional Features300W two speaker stereo, 400W of lightweight SBM solar panels onboard.

On the pedal side of things, each rider has a Schlumpf high speed planetary drive at their
disposal to allow them to pedal at speeds up to 30 mph, while still being able to create
some serious torque at low speeds. Each Schlumpf drives a 16T White Industries
Freewheel, which spins a common jackshaft that turns a chain that runs to a 7 speed
cassette in the rear.
Huge thanks to Belmont Textile Machinery Company for allowing us to use their
facility for the build!

Thanks to SBM Solar of Concord, NC for their fantastic lightweight, high-efficiency
solar panels.

Also a big thanks to RZR Lighting for their super bright, efficient, and very lightweight
LED light bars.

We are now upgrading to a more powerful, 10,000 watt peak Mars Brushless Motor,
more energy-dense batteries, and a high-output charger.

For more information on vehicles built by FFR Trikes, visit www.FFRtrikes.com
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