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Old 11-30-2014, 10:57 AM   #39 (permalink)
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Kraig Schultz
 
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Location: Grand Haven, Michigan
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Delta-11 Prototype - '11 Delta 11
Last 3: 369.72 mpg (US)

Green MiniVan - '94 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE
90 day: 20.87 mpg (US)

Electric Festiva - '90 Ford Festiva L
90 day: 126.84 mpg (US)

2015 Nissan Leaf SV - '15 Nissan Leaf SV
90 day: 112.24 mpg (US)
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Achieve 2014 Goals?

I posted two goals for 2014:

1. Upgrade battery pack (Incomplete)
2. Install Solar Panels (Complete)

1. I didn't have money to purchase an upgraded pack although have seen some really great opportunities developing as used packs salvaged from electric cars are becoming available. I did balance my old pack this summer and got my 50-60 mile range back. I have ridden over 12,000 miles so far, averaging over 350MPGe.

2. I did get the solar panels installed and operational. Here is a picture. http://www.schultzengineering.us/solarbike.jpg This 1,040 Watt System cost $3,000 to install and is eligible for a 30% tax credit to reduce that cost if desired. The solar panels provide enough power (100 kWh / month) to power my electric motorcycle (81 Wh/Mile from the wall) for 1,200 miles a month.

3. Other stuff I worked on this year: Schultz Engineering - Delta-11 Electric Motorcycle - Chapter 10

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