| Owner | Cal Frye | ||||||||
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| Location | Oberlin, Ohio United States map | ||||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||||
| Vehicle | 2005 GEM e2 A nicely refurbished GEM, newly upholstered, with Ride-4-Fun 7.5hp motor and clear vinyl doors. | ||||||||
| Motor | Ride-4-Fun 7.5hp aftermarket GEM upgrade motor. | ||||||||
| Controller | General Electric GEM original stock | ||||||||
| Batteries | 6, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel Replaced by previous owner in 2011. | ||||||||
| System Voltage | 72 Volts | ||||||||
| Charger | Delta-Q Technologies | ||||||||
| Heater | none (yet) | ||||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Sure Power Industries, Inc | ||||||||
| Instrumentation | Basic | ||||||||
| Top Speed | 36 MPH (57 KPH) The R4F motor lies to the controller about how fast we're going; GPS-measured top speed of 36 corresponds to speedometer reading of 14-15mph. | ||||||||
| Range | 25 Miles (40 Kilometers) Estimated; I have no intention of testing range, as I intend to make the batteries last as long as possible. | ||||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||||
| Curb Weight | 1,140 Pounds (518 Kilograms) | ||||||||
| Tires | 165/70R12, Nankang radials | ||||||||
| Paint job, upholstery, stereo radio, 12-inch wheels and motor upgrade all done by previous owner. I added vinyl doors and am working on electrical monitoring. Will likely add heat or defroster, not determined yet. | |||||||||
2005 GEM e2
Last Updated 09-17-2011
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