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OwnerBill Ruzinsky
LocationLoveland, Colorado US map
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Vehicle1990 Suzuki Katana
MotorBriggs and Stratton ETEK RT Permanent Magnet DC
This is the high torque 3700 rpm new E-Tek motor.
Drivetrain530 Chain 14 tooth drive 70 tooth driven
ControllerKelly 72V 300 A
Sold the Alltrax and got the Kelly with regen. Added another throttle for analog control of regen. Seems to work well.
Batteries6 B and B EB 50 A hr, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage72 Volts
ChargerZivan NG1
HeaterRight
DC/DC ConverterSevcon
InstrumentationAnalog Ammeter, digital voltmeter on battery pack
Top Speed53 MPH (85 KPH)
I have it geared on the low side to accommodate the hills in the area I live.
AccelerationReasonable acceleration but not measured.
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
I have gone 30 miles on a single charge a number of times. Need to watch the amps though. This pushes it to 80% DOD. Typical trips are 10-18 miles.
Watt Hours/Mile80 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:12,790 Miles (20,579 Kilometers)
Current:13,607 Miles (21,893 Kilometers)
Total:817 Miles (1,314 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/4/2008
Seating Capacity1 adult
Curb Weight510 Pounds (231 Kilograms)
218 lb - batteries
292 lb - frame
TiresStock
Conversion TimeI don't think it will ever end - and that's OK
Conversion Cost$3500 total
I have been very satisfied with how it turned out. It's a lot of fun and truly makes a practical around town vehicle.

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