| Owner | Otmar Ebenhoech |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | Oat's Lectric Love Machine 1974 Porsche 914 |
| Location | Corvallis, Oregon United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | Zappy Scooter |
| Motor | Permanent Magnet DC stock |
| Drivetrain | Toothed belt drive |
| Controller | relay control with kick start |
| Batteries | 1, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded about 15 Ah |
| System Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Charger | off board |
| Instrumentation | "Wind in the hair" speed indicator |
| Top Speed | 8 MPH (12 KPH) about, calibrated against runner who was faster |
| Range | unknown, maybe 5 miles? Maybe more |
| Seating Capacity | 2 if you're skinny, maybe I should stick to 1 |
| Curb Weight | 39 Pounds (17 Kilograms) |
| Tires | Kenda Zappy Y2Z 4 ply rating. Size 200x50 |
| Conversion Time | 15 minutes to repair it from the scrap bin |
| Conversion Cost | Free, except the zip ties and heat shrink |
| Additional Features | Bright yellow color. Near new condition |
| Totally stock except the momentary switch (which was missing) came from a Hurst Roll Control. This scooter now has ties to Drag Racing. Many thanks to Lawrence Rhodes. This is one of the many scooters he recovered from imminent scrapping and distributed to many appreciative people. Out of 30 scooters, there are now 7 known working scooters which were fixed for little or nothing. | |
Zappy Scooter
“The Freeloader”
Last Updated 05-05-2006
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