Owner | Reid Nelson |
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Location | Lawrence, Kansas United States map |
Vehicle | Bajaj Scooter Rickshaw |
Motor | Briggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC |
Drivetrain | 1 gear, chain to sprocket |
Controller | Alltrax |
Batteries | 8, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 55 Ah |
System Voltage | 48 Volts |
Seating Capacity | 1 adult in front, storage in back |
Curb Weight | 750 Pounds (340 Kilograms) including batteries |
Tires | 617 |
Conversion Cost | $6,000 vehicle, $2,000 for conversion, |
Additional Features | We just removed the gas engine and added the Etek, driving one of the back wheels. |
It's fantastic, and people love the looks. I sold my car a month ago. Works fine for everything in-town. Only thing I don't like is it's noisy in the cab. I would use a pulley and belt arrangement, if I were to do it again. I'll soon start work on a fiberglass version to get the weight down. |