| Owner | William Brinsmead |
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1992 Toyota MR-2 1992 GMC G-Van 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Trike 1996 APS Bus My 1st EV |
| Location | Reno, Nevada US map |
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| Vehicle | 2001 Atomic Ten foot long atomic bomb replica with a Dr. Strangelove flavor and a Slim Pickens western saddle |
| Motor | Briggs and Stratton Permanent Magnet DC 300 amp Pancake motor |
| Drivetrain | Pancake motor with a notched belt driving a small differential. |
| Controller | Curtis 300 Amp |
| Batteries | 4 Saft STM 180, 6.00 Volt, Nickel-Cadmium, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Charger | internal 30 amp power supply. External charge connector also. |
| Heater | sun |
| DC/DC Converter | dc/dc Two 24 to 12 volt dc/dc at 9 amps for lighting |
| Instrumentation | E-meter |
| Top Speed | 8 MPH (12 KPH) geared quite low for slow speed in crowds and extended run time. |
| Acceleration | mellow |
| Range | Runs longer than you want to sit in the saddle |
| Seating Capacity | 1 to 3 adults |
| Curb Weight | 500 Pounds (227 Kilograms) |
| Conversion Time | two years of evenings and weekends |
| Additional Features | It has electric fly-by-wire steering, hydraulic brakes, speed control, and horn all on a pop-up joystick. |
| This mutant vehicle was built for the "Burning Man" festival held north of Reno every year see WebPage | |
Little Boy
“The Device”
Last Updated 03-24-2007
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