Currie eZip 1000 Fusion Electric Scooter

Currie eZip 1000 Fusion Electric Scooter [eZip 1000]	$479.99

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Go the distance with ease and speed when you hop aboard the eZip 1000 electric scooter, which features both a deck for standing and a removable seat for comfort on longer rides. The eZip 1000 is equipped with a 1,000-watt, hi-torque DC neodymium magnet motor and a 36-volt rechargeable battery pack, giving you plenty of power for short commutes to work and trips to a friend's house. The scooter's range, meanwhile, extends to 12 miles (depending on the rider weight), with a top speed of up to 15 miles per hour. And riders will enjoy a smooth performance every time thanks to the front suspension fork. Other details include front and rear disc brakes with alloy brake inhibit levers, low-profile Street Slick tires that measure 12.5 by 3 inches, exclusive Currie folding handlebars, and an easy-access charger port in the frame console. Designed for ages 13 and older, the eZip 1000 offers a weight capacity of 260 pounds.

Specifications:

Motor: 1,000-watt, alloy-finned, hi-torque DC neodymium magnet motor
Battery: EV-rated, SLA type, plug-and-play 36-volt/10 Ah pack, (3) 12-volt/10 Ah, valve regulated, rechargeable
Charge system: UL-listed Currie Smart Charger with LED status display
Controller: Exclusive Currie PWM Smart Power microprocessor, 36-volt amp fully potted with auto shutoff, relay protection, and fuel gauge
Top speed: Up to 15 miles per hour (contingent on rider weight)
Range: Up to 12 miles (contingent on rider weight)
Drive: Patented Currie Electro-Drive direct-drive system
Brakes: Front/rear disc brakes with alloy brake inhibit lever
Wheels: Currie exclusive 5-spoke alloy wide mag wheels with disc brakes
Tires: Currie low-profile Street Slick 12.5-by-3-inch tires with Tuff-Tire technology, elastomer subtread reduces chances of flatting
Handlebars: Exclusive Currie folding design, lay forward bars
Fork: Alloy crown spring/polymer front suspension with front disc brake
User controls: Power on/off switch, power-on bright LED, easy-access charger port in frame console
Deck: Carbon fiber design, ABS resin with brand logo badge
Frame: Rear swing-arm suspension, high-tensile steel with one-piece
Seat kit: Easy on/off tapered seat kit
Net weight: 85 pounds
Rider age: 13 years and older
Max weight: 260 pounds

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Building an Electric Bicycle - The Cheapest Form of Hybrid

Many blogs and sites on the net talk about gasoline-electric hybrid model vehicles. However, there is a cheaper hybrid version that you can use: a human electric hybrid bicycle.

A well constructed hybrid electric bike functions in a very similar way to a simple electric hybrid car. The assembly is arranged to permit the electric motor to assist with acceleration, hill climbs, and with general movement. Just as gasoline is the primary power source in the simplest of hybrids, in the simplest forms of electric bicycle, the primary form of power is still supplied by the rider, and in both cases, batteries provide an assist which permits the vehicle to go longer and faster with less effort.

Peddling on the part of the rider can be used both to move the bicycle and to recharge the batteries. Regenerative braking is also an option, providing another source of power for the bike batteries and making for much easier riding in hilly riding areas. In hybrid bikes, one of the most complicated parts of the system is connecting the electric motor to the wheel, so that power can be used to push the bike, or stored to power the bike at a later time (by using the system in reverse). While there are many ways to do this, one of the easiest is via a simple roller which can be brought to push on the tire when needed.

As the components of an electric bike (with the exception of the batteries) can often be obtained from salvage or scrap, the price of an electric bike can vary widely. However, I recommend caution with parts related to braking. Personally, I would always buy those parts new as I always want to be sure my bike can stop!

As with any hybrid vehicle, the weight of the hybrid assembly should always be considered at all times in your conversion process. The last thing you want to do is create a bike that’s impossible to peddle without the batteries on.

Kits and advice on creating hybrid bicycles are available across the Web as well as many businesses that sell completed hybrid conversions.

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Building an Electric Bicycle - The Cheapest Form of Hybrid

Building an Electric Bicycle - The Cheapest Form of Hybrid