| Owner | Andrew |
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| Owner's Other EV | Crate Version 2 |
| Location | Missouri United States map |
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| Vehicle | scratch built |
| Motor | Permanent Magnet DC 2 HP 24 volt, 58 Amp |
| Drivetrain | chain and sprocket, 12 teeth #40 to 60 teeth #41 |
| Controller | solenoid |
| Batteries | 2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded marine deep-cycle 95 Ah |
| System Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Charger | 2-10 Amp automatic deep cycle charger |
| Heater | solar |
| Instrumentation | sometimes I use a voltmeter |
| Top Speed | 20 MPH (32 KPH) (at 5:1 gear ratio) |
| Acceleration | 0 to 10 MPH in 5 seconds |
| Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 150 Pounds (68 Kilograms) |
| Tires | 16" golf cart Carslie rear wheels, rigged cheapo casters for the front |
| Conversion Time | two months on my spare time |
| Conversion Cost | $400 |
| I didn't want the hassle of finding a welder, so I built this go kart from wood. I have future plans for a smaller, lighter metal-framed version, though. | |
Crate
Last Updated 06-29-2004
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