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[freebeard]

Electrathon racers are cool*. But be aware that they race under rules that limit battery weight. Two Optima Redtops are about it. So every thing is sized to beefier that bicycle parts; but not for instance, motorcycle parts.

* Here're two pictures from last Summer at the Valley River parking lot.

[Sven7]

Originally Posted by arcosine

On at tadpole trike, for best stability, the cg should be near the front, as the rear tire reacts no overturning moment.

So that's why all the competitors have the front wheels so far back? I figure I can throw some batteries up there and be fine.

Originally Posted by freebeard

Electrathon racers are cool*. But be aware that they race under rules that limit battery weight. Two Optima Redtops are about it. So every thing is sized to beefier that bicycle parts; but not for instance, motorcycle parts.

* Here're two pictures from last Summer at the Valley River parking lot.
Metro limo

And how long do you think those batteries would last, range wise? I have no idea about electricity consumption and battery size.

Also, that Metro limo is hilarious. They didn't even repaint the entire thing, or buff it out for that matter.

[freebeard]

So that's why all the competitors have the front wheels so far back?

Think of Bucky's Dymaxion.

And how long do you think those batteries would last, range wise? I have no idea about electricity consumption and battery size.

Also, that Metro limo is hilarious.

That's the contest: Fixed battery weight, and longest range over 1 hour. It turns it into a balancing act.

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

An electrathon is a competition to go the farthest in one hour powered only by commercial lead acid batteries weighing no more than 73 pounds (33 kg) (two car batteries). The record is 62.05 miles (99.86 km) as of February 2011.

To be fair the Metro is a working truck; He hauled two Electrathon racers in that. And he said he lost about 2mpg with the stretch.

[arcosine]

Also, that Metro limo is hilarious. They didn't even repaint the entire thing, or buff it out for that matter.

It's plywood!

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by arcosine

DESTINY Parts - Innovative Vehicle Products and Services

WOW!

Thanks for the new bookmark.

Here is an article taken form one of my old bookmarks.

Can motors in wheels spark electric car revolution?
Can motors in wheels spark electric car revolution? - CNN.com


Check out Tesla's new drivetrain.
EV Weblog: Tesla S Alpha

Basically it’s everything outside of the batteries: electric motor, gear box, drive inverter (motor controller) and computers to run it. All liquid cooled and all integrated into the rear axle.

I must have the golf cart and wheel chair hub motors in another folder, will keep looking.

[freebeard]

The Golden Zeppelini

[Sven7]

^^ lol, burningman.


Stromlinet Vogn II by Tyler Linner, Intergalactic Man of Mystery, on Flickr

[freebeard]

What's the World Speed Record for wheelchairs?

[arcosine]

110 mph

[freebeard]

Sven7 -- I should mention that I really like the drawings you've posted.

The last one isn't colorized so I can read the glass area. The first one had a complex bubble(s) top, the 2nd one simplified and this last reminds me of the BMW i8 with that windshield that goes clear to the nose: