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chucks "cheetah"

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Batteries: 
pc 625 Odyssey, 864 watt hour 2 series/2 parallel
Charger: 
Optimizer model 150, 2 chargers 12 volt 12 amp
Controller: 
alltrax 4834 non programmable
Conversion time and cost: 
A week, 2 grand
Curb weight: 
100+
Drivetrain: 
chain/belt
Heater: 
none
Lighting: 
24 volt MR16 headlight and taillight
Location: 
Richardson Texas
Miles as an EV: 
2500
Motor: 
scott 24 volt 750 watt
Number of wheels: 
2
Seating capacity: 
1
Top speed: 
27 mph
Typical range: 
15 miles
Watt-hours per mile: 
56 watts per mile,, this is probably close, this is very aggressive stop and go driving
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MB-1-E

As noted, this is a work in progress.
I have the bike, the motor and the rest is ordered.
In case you are a vintage bike lover ... not-to-worry, no Bridgestone MB-1's will be killed or harmed in this conversion. :)

I'll try to post some pics of the process.

Dave

Batteries: 
Universal 8 - 12V 9Ah UB1290 Series/Parallel for 24V System
Charger: 
Iota 12V 15A
Controller: 
Navitas 100-36
Conversion time and cost: 
Bridgestone MB-1 ($520 in 1985) Approx. $500 conversion cost.
Curb weight: 
Estimated 100 lbs
Drivetrain: 
12:1 Belt/Chain Reduction (Belt 3:1/ Chain 4:1)
Heater: 
Kicks in when the batteries run out
Lighting: 
TBD
Location: 
Carson, Washington
Method for 12v system: 
Future - Separate NiMh Cells for lights
Miles as an EV: 
Work-In-Progress
Motor: 
Scott 3/4hp, 560W, 24VDC (3000 RPM)
Number of wheels: 
2
Seating capacity: 
One and only one
Top speed: 
TBD - Estimate 20 mph
Typical range: 
TBD - Estimate 20 miles (hopefuly)
Watt-hours per mile: 
TBD - Rough estimate 30-40
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The eRex

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Batteries: 
Planning on B&B SLA - 2 banks of 2
Charger: 
Cannibalized EMB Lectra integrated charger
Controller: 
EMB proprietary
Conversion time and cost: 
1.5 years and running - cost ~ $500
Curb weight: 
~ 150#
Drivetrain: 
24V EMB Lectra drivetrain mated to gokart chassis
Heater: 
The sun
Lighting: 
L.E.D. headlight from JW Speaker corp.; Red LED accent lights underbody and elsewhere
Location: 
SE Wisconsin
Method for 12v system: 
DC-to-DC converter (home built) to drive LED accent lights
Miles as an EV: 
0 so far
Motor: 
EMB Lectra 2 kW
Number of wheels: 
3
Seating capacity: 
1
Top speed: 
~ 40 mph
Typical range: 
~ 15-20 miles
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