Batteries:
Planning on B&B SLA - 2 banks of 2
Charger:
Cannibalized EMB Lectra integrated charger
Conversion time and cost:
1.5 years and running - cost ~ $500
Drivetrain:
24V EMB Lectra drivetrain mated to gokart chassis
Lighting:
L.E.D. headlight from JW Speaker corp.; Red LED accent lights underbody and elsewhere
Method for 12v system:
DC-to-DC converter (home built) to drive LED accent lights