| Owner | Tom Boyle | ||||
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| Owner's Other EV | 2007 BugE | ||||
| Location | Vista, California United States map | ||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||
| Vehicle | 2009 Semi Recumbent Electric trike with 3 hub motors | ||||
| Motor | Brushless DC Brushless hub X 3 | ||||
| Drivetrain | Direct | ||||
| Controller | Kelly KBS X 3 Three Brushless 40A controllers with regen | ||||
| Batteries | 4 Gruber Power Services 18AH, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM | ||||
| System Voltage | 48 Volts | ||||
| DC/DC Converter | none | ||||
| Top Speed | 20 MPH (32 KPH) | ||||
| Acceleration | Fast | ||||
| Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) | ||||
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| Seating Capacity | 1 adult | ||||
| Curb Weight | 90 Pounds (40 Kilograms) | ||||
| Tires | 20X 2.1 rear 16 X 2.1 front | ||||
| Conversion Time | 60 days | ||||
| Conversion Cost | $3,500 | ||||
| Additional Features | This trike is for testing electric controllers and drive configurations. Front motor will be changed to a hub with free wheel for low speed steep hill use. The controllers are mated with a smart throttle to control regen and motor use. | ||||
| Very quiet running | |||||
Electric Recumbent Trike
“Trike”
Last Updated 08-03-2009
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