| Owner | Eric Klatt |
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| Location | Leominster, Massachusetts US map |
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| Vehicle | 1976 Motobecane moped |
| Motor | General Electric Series Wound DC 2 HP |
| Drivetrain | chain and sprocket, 9 tooth/53 tooth 420 chain (#41) |
| Controller | Curtis 275 Amp |
| Batteries | 3, 12.00 Volt, deep cycle |
| System Voltage | 36 Volts |
| Charger | small on board "torroid" transformer with full wave rectifier |
| Heater | when the sun shine |
| DC/DC Converter | small one from MECI for the lights |
| Instrumentation | Speedometer, digital Voltmeter, analog Ammeter |
| Top Speed | 35 MPH (56 KPH) |
| Acceleration | 0 to 25 MPH is quick |
| Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) useable is 20 miles, 40 miles longest |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adults |
| Curb Weight | 370 Pounds (168 Kilograms) |
| Tires | JC Whitney on sale, pumped up to 65 psi |
| Conversion Time | Concept to 1st drive 2 days, completed 100 hours |
| Conversion Cost | motor, controller batteries $500, rest scavenged |
| Fun project, put over 1,000 miles on it. Its a bit too heavy for the frame but works well. Brakes are marginal at best. | |
1976 Electric Motobecane
Last Updated 04-27-2003
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