Owner | Edwin Chiu |
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Location | Palo Alto, California United States map |
Vehicle | Easy Racers EZ-1 recumbent bicycle |
Motor | Scott #4BB-02488 Permanent Magnet DC 1 HP |
Drivetrain | ~1:10 chain drive |
Controller | Curtis 1204 175 Amp |
Batteries | 2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel 17 Ah 'skinny' gel cells (good deal at www.meci.com) |
System Voltage | 24 Volts |
Charger | EV Warrior 24 Volt 5 Amp, automatic 3 stage, surplus |
Heater | none, but the motor makes a nice hand warmer in winter |
DC/DC Converter | simple voltage regulator for audio system |
Instrumentation | Wind in your face |
Top Speed | 27 MPH (43 KPH) |
Acceleration | 0 to 20 MPH in about 8 seconds |
Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) |
Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
Curb Weight | 120 Pounds (54 Kilograms) approximately |
Tires | 435 |
Conversion Cost | $2000 in parts + $1000 in mistakes |
Additional Features | 44 Watt subwoofer sound system Twin halogen headlamps, 70 Watt total Blue underbody lighting Aerodynamic faring Retractable cord reel for easy opportunity charging Nice seat with backrest 6th in the Madagascar (mad-at-gas-cars) series of projects. Pedals |