Team Test Bot's 2008 Shaw's Supermarket

Owner	Team Test Bot
Owner's Other EVs	Sharper Image Electric X²/2 RazEr Scooter
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts US ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2008 Shaw's Supermarkets Limited Edition Can hold over 80 cubic feet of groceries.
Motor	Mars ME01012401 Brushless DC ETEK, 3 phase 8 pole BLDC motor. 6HP continuous, 15HP max
Drivetrain	15HP brushless permanent magnet traction drive.
Controller	Kelly 72201 72v, 200 amp controller with regenerative braking.
Batteries	44, 1.20 Volt, Nickel-Cadmium, Flooded Four 13.2 volt, 30AH NiCd packs with mysterious origins will be run in series for 52 volts nominal.
System Voltage	52 Volts
Charger	I need one. Got any ideas?
Heater	Tire smoke
DC/DC Converter	A 48v 1kW brushed scooter motor controller eternally running on 25% throttle, dumping into a row of massive capacitors in order to simulate a 14 volt DC-DC converter.
Instrumentation	Blinkenlichten
Top Speed	35 MPH (56 KPH) Subject to change without reason.
Acceleration	6 seconds to max speed
Seating Capacity	1. 2 if you're female.
Curb Weight	350 Pounds (159 Kilograms)
Tires	8" pneumatic
Conversion Cost	All scrounged, borrowed, or begged parts so far.
Additional Features	12 volt revolving light on a stick. Mechanical front brakes for epic burnouts and easy initiation of drift. Solid rear axle until I can find a differential. Amazing ergonomics.
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