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OwnerDouglas Hartley
Owner's Other EVs1993 Skoda Favourit
1994 Skoda Favorit Eltra
LocationMontreal, Quebec Canada map
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Vehicle1980 Kawasaki KZ250G
motorcycle
MotorBriggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC
8" 12-48 Volt, 9.6 HP at 48Volts from Wilde Evloutions
DrivetrainChain drive, sprockets changed to 13 Front and 50 Rear from 15 Front and 37 Rear
ControllerCurtis
36 Volt, 275 Amp, rebuilt
Batteries3, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
marine, one group 27 and two group 24 deep cycle
System Voltage36 Volts
Charger
3 Koolatron switching power supplies on board (intended to power electric coolers)
DC/DC Converter
the larger Group 27 12 Volt battery also powers the original lights, horn, etc.
InstrumentationCurtis 906T36HG Battery Guage to be installed Jan. 2002
Top Speed45 MPH (72 KPH)
expected on 36 Volts
Rangenot tested
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight270 Pounds (122 Kilograms)
estimated
Tiresstandard: 4.60 - 16 rear, 2.75 - 18 front
Conversion Timeabout 3 months
Conversion Costabout $1600 U.S.
"The Rubberneck" (due to use of Rubbermaid Roughneck storage containers plastic) No clutch or transmission. Good handling compared to scooters, with large wheels and weight kept as low as possible. Can be upgraded to 48V and regenerative braking for greater speed and range by changing the controller to #WEV-700 and adding a 12V group 24 battery at the back. Can also be converted back to the original gasoline version as no irreversable modifications were required. 5HP Honda and eCycle MG13 for series hybrid/range extender

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