| Owner | Rick Roller |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Rosa, California US map |
| Web | WebPage |
| Vehicle | EMB Lectra |
| Motor | Briggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC |
| Drivetrain | Straight Chain |
| Controller | Alltrax 400 Amp programmable |
| Batteries | 8, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 22 Ah buddy pairs |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | Soneil four on-board 12 Volt 3 Amp, on-board 48 Volt 9 Amp bulk charger, off-board 17.5 Amp UPS supply |
| Heater | charger cooling fan exhaust |
| DC/DC Converter | three parallel Vicor 3.3 Amp |
| Instrumentation | Battery Voltmeter, Ammeter, speedometer |
| Top Speed | 55 MPH (88 KPH) |
| Range | 25 Miles (40 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
| Curb Weight | 290 Pounds (131 Kilograms) |
| Tires | Dunlop |
| Conversion Time | 10 weeks -- CalPoly quarter system |
| Conversion Cost | $700 + lots of donated/used parts |
| Additional Features | Precharge quick disconnect battery key cargo trunk hi/lo beam turn signals horn licensed street legal |
| ReCycle was built in 10 weeks for "the bike class" at Cal Poly, SLO, but another year went into it for a master's thesis project. It has run at 24, 36, and now 48V. Cargo space is key for the daily commute. Lunch and a change of clothes are no problem. | |
EMB Lectra
Last Updated 03-18-2004
Copyright © 1997-2008 by Mike Chancey