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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>RSS Solar Machines</title> <link>https://solar-machines.com/</link> <description>Solar Machines</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:43:46 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Electric Bicycle Outlet</title> <description>1385 Fillmore St San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 567-3300 I just got my bike fixed her. The best and most honest bike shop around. I came here base on other yelp review and Len Rogers help me. He is very knowledgeable and friendly ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/columbia_pathway_e_bike_yelp.jpg" alt="Columbia Pathway E bike - Yelp" align="left" /><p>1385 Fillmore St San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 567-3300 I just got my bike fixed her. The best and most honest bike shop around. I came here base on other yelp review and Len Rogers help me. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. Hate to give one star reviews but I'm in the market for a folding E bike. I called and left a vm at this place and I even sent a private message to you on Yelp only to not even get a call back. I take your to busy for new customers ? Good luck ! Super nice guy running the place. I brought my electric bike there for servicing and he was great and did it the same day. Highly recommended. I am a electric vehicle connoisseur. Len and his staff are a joy to work with. They feature a wide variety of vehicles. Bikes for the top of the line aficionados and first time buyers. Len has chosen durable products with serviceability in mind. A+ thanks for your time Len. :) Owner is rude and greedy. I came in off a long trip with a rear flat tire. He gave me the third degree about not calling ahead of time and said he makes his money selling bikes not servicing them. Really sucks since he is the only authorized Pedego dealer in my area. Will never go there again. This guy gave me one of the best sales experiences ever. I found him very patient and helpful. Honestly, I looked at every single electric bike shop in the city before settling on this one. More important than just a sales experience, his selection is unrivaled. This shop is spilling over with every sort of imaginable bike-dozens of them, more than any other shop. It's great, and mind boggling. The whole gamut. There are other electric bike shops that are so precious and over priced, who treat this like a major tech start up for the sorts of people who have moved here in the past two years and annoy all of us. Nice enough, but I want a real person with a real selection of stuff. Yes, I am guilty of reverse snobbism; at the end of the day, I want my money to go to this guy, and not those guys. And his location is terrific for testing-some decent hills and some decent traffic. When you look at some of the other shops, you ever stop to think, gee, I'm paying for the overhead here so this place can have a featured article in design magazines? Well you are. With Len's shop, it's clean and bright and accessible, and that's all you need. Finally, he doesn't charge an arm and a leg for a simple test drive. I found that kind of off-putting at other shops, but I went along. It was a relief to talk to a nice local guy who seemed to genuinely want to help you learn. This man is just a very elegant and knowledgable bike expert, who will make you a great deal on all sorts of bikes, not just the $5-6k variety. I didn't find all that great deals at other stores. He has some older models and lower priced bikes, but he certainly has the latest and greatest. No other worker or owner or shop keeper had more knowledge, or more brands to look at and try out. So I decided to buy from him. You should check out this place before buying. It's better than the others, frankly. I am so glad I did. I bought two bikes from Len about three weeks ago. I use a bike every day for my work, so I thought that an electric bike would help me at work. And it does! It helps me to save energy and do my work more efficiently. I wish I had thought of this a lot sooner. I am in my mid 60's so conserving my energy is not just laziness. I want to be able to work as long as I can, and this bike is going to help a lot. I tried 4 bikes, but ending up buying the first bike I tried. It has a throttle only and it is the lightest bike I tried - it feels more like a bike to me than some of the heavier ones. I went with my wife and she liked them so much we bought her one also ( a different model than mine). We have tried bike riding together before, but she has never liked going very far and she did not like going up hills (in SF that is a tricky proposition). But with the electric bike she got, she can zip right up hills, and we can actually ride together instead of me waiting for her to catch up most the time. We went for a nice long bike ride around the city the first weekend that we had them and it was a lot of fun. The store has a great variety of bikes, so if you want an electric bike, it is not too hard to find a model or style that works for you. Len is patient, and I never felt any pressure from him to buy anything. He was also patient with me after buying the bikes, answering questions I had about the operation of the bikes. He also gave us a 15% discount for buying two bikes, which was appreciated. All in all, I am very happy with this purchase, and my experience at this store. I would highly recommend that you check this place out. Electric bicycle purchasers beware. This business does not support its customers after they have purchased anything. I will Begin by saying I purchased a full setup e-bike from this business from their owner Len Rogers and spent around two thousand dollars . The bicycle performed well but over time (within one year) I noticed dramatic declining power issues. I brought it back to the shop and the owner pretended he didn't remember me and would not service the bike at all. He then refused to do anything and was grumpy and mean. I could get into detail as to the instance. But it seems this sentiment has been mentioned here by others. Im sorry Len but you lost a customer and I went and bought my new electric bicycle that actually does work and I have taken it in for servicing where I purchased it from with no problems. Lastly for anyone considering an electric bicycle remember that they will need servicing this is inevitable whether it be maintenance or a more serious issue do yourself a favor and dont buy anything from a store that sells merchandise that costs hundreds if not thousands of dollars and the owner wont service it nor acknowledge its customers after they have paid. I am surprised you have a full bicycle service center within your shop and you deny your own customers who have paid especially when your shop used to be the size of a broom closet on bryant.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Electric Bicycles]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/ElectricBicycles/electric-bicycle-outlet</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/ElectricBicycles/electric-bicycle-outlet</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:43:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Electric Motor Bicycle Kit</title> <description>Is getting up those hills getting you down? Do you find the ride to work too long and time consuming? Don’t want to arrive sweaty at work? Family members can’t keep up on group rides? Maybe the BionX electric bicycle motor ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/electric_motor_bicycle_kit_promotion_shop.jpg" alt="Electric Motor Bicycle Kit Promotion-Shop for Promotional Electric" align="left" /><p>Is getting up those hills getting you down? Do you find the ride to work too long and time consuming? Don’t want to arrive sweaty at work? Family members can’t keep up on group rides? Maybe the BionX electric bicycle motor assist is the answer for you. Spelled BionX and pronounced bionix (bionics). The BionX converts your bike into a lightweight rechargeable electric bike. Made in Ontario, Canada the BionX electric bike motor conversion kits are high tech, easy to control and lightweight. We stock their top of the line PL 350 system. It features Lithium Ion batteries for light weight and long life and a 350 watt motor to add a significant boost and flatten those hills! It even has regenerative braking (like a hybrid electric car) to charge your battery while saving your brakes on down hills! We keep a recumbent in the shop ready to ride set up with the BionX electric bicycle motor. Come give it a try and test ride it! To test the BionX system I used a Sun Sport CX recumbent bike outfitted with a BionX P-250. I used the motor like this; on hill climbs I set it on full assist. On larger down hills I pedaled lightly and whenever the bike exceeded 20 mph I used the regenerative brakes to recharge the battery. My BionX electric bike battery range test ride: I rode from our shop to Wegman’s in Hornell, a 20 mile round trip and returned a movie rental. I took the hilly route both ways, over Pennsylvania Hill Road. This adding a few climbs on the way out and a huge climb and a few smaller ones on the way back. Total climb on this ride was nearly 1000 vertical feet. I did not measure this accurately. I set the BionX on full boost and pedaled at my normal, pretty vigorous rate. It was March so I was not in the shape I’d be in midsummer. When the bike went over ~20 MPH I set the BionX to slow the bike and recharge the batteries. This kept my speed under ~25 mph on all but the one big descent – Pennsylvania Hill. On the way down Pennsylvania Hill even recharging the batteries it went up to nearly 30 MPH. I didn’t use the brakes but could have easily stopped if I’d wanted to. Without the BionX the bike would have gone nearly 50 mph on this decent. This very hilly 20 mile ride took me 1 hour, 15 minutes, a 16 mph average speed. Without the BionX this course would have taken me at least a half an hour longer and been more tiring. Climbing Pennsylvania Hill without the BionX would have been a strain on the heavy Sun EZ-Sport. Even on a racing recumbent it would have been hard work on this hilly course. When I got home the battery was nearly used up but I could still feel the boost of the motor as I pulled in the driveway. I went 20 miles on a charge, some riders may go farther per charge, some may get fewer miles per charge. It depends on what level boost you use and how hilly your rides are. BionX claims a range of 20 kilometers (15 miles) which is probably closer to what most riders will get. It is better to plan on the 15 mile range between charges, especially for larger riders and those who may be a bit out of shape. The 250 watt motor flattened the hills even on the Sun, which is not a light bike or known as a great climber. The next day, after a recharge, I tried the P-250 on the Hartsville Hill climb (1.5 miles, 425 vertical feet) and was surprised how easy that killer hill was. My observations: If you are more sparing in its use or riding on less hilly roads the BionX will have a greater range on one charge. The BionX assists you up to about 20 mph, over 20 mph you are on your own. It is very noticeable on hill climbs, not so noticeable on flat roads. It will be more noticeable for smaller lighter riders, less noticeable for larger heavier riders. Larger riders may want to consider the 350 watt version. (This test was the standard 250 watt system.) The controls are really easy to get used to and give good information: battery condition, current speed, current boost or recharge rate and boost or recharge setting selected. In 2009 BionX improved their systems with more robust electronics and quieter motors. Recharging the battery on down hills helps control your speed and extend my range. On flat roads this is not significant. With a BionX your bike is still light enough (~55 lb total) you can still finish a ride even with the battery flat without killing yourself. Note: We do not recommend changing any settings except for the ones found in your BionX owners manual. Benefits of the BionX electric motor bike system: Can be installed on YOUR bike, adds less than 20 lb! Quickly remove battery and your bike will weigh only 10 lb more than it does now! Evens out all level of cyclists (friends and family) so they can enjoy rides together Allows longer distance riding with less fatigue Regenerative braking charges the battery and saves your brakes on longer down hills Makes your bike even better transportation to work, stores, anywhere Batteries recharge quickly with included charger Lithium Ion battery has no “memory” and, lasts for more recharges than most batteries LI Battery stores 10 Amp Hours giving a 15 to 30 mile range Lithium Ion battery We currently stock the PL-350 with a Lithium Ion battery which adds ~20% to your range. PL-350 Providing a higher torque, this model is the best in class for climbing, long rides and fast accelerations. Providing a quicker and higher % of assistance than the PL250. Outfitted with a down tube battery mounting unit or on a new and practical rear rack version, to suit all frames and riders. Motor: 350 Watts Range*: 20+ miles Battery: 36.9V- LiMn – 10 Ah Weight: 17 lb (motor and battery pack)</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Electric Karting]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/ElectricKarting/electric-motor-bicycle-kit</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/ElectricKarting/electric-motor-bicycle-kit</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:39:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Electric Bicycle Throttle</title> <description>Your electric bicycle’s throttle is the physical connection between you and your ebike. Through just a few square centimeters of surface area, a magical bond is formed between man and machine that allows the two to feel each ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/understanding_electric_bike_modes_throttle_vs.jpg" alt="Understanding Electric Bike Modes: Throttle vs. Pedal Assist" align="left" /><p>Your electric bicycle’s throttle is the physical connection between you and your ebike. Through just a few square centimeters of surface area, a magical bond is formed between man and machine that allows the two to feel each other and respond to each others thoughts and desires. Ok, perhaps I’m romanticizing it just a bit, but the type of throttle on an ebike really does affect the entire riding experience. There are three main types of throttles: thumb throttles, half twist throttles and full twist throttles. Of course, each type of ebike throttle has its own advantages and disadvantages, and each have their own effect on your riding experience. Each also have adamant supporters ready to go to blows to defend their throttle choice. Rarely have I ever seen support for a specific ebike option so evenly distributed among riders, but that is the case when it comes to ebike throttle choice. Many people are quick to claim that one of the three electric bicycle throttles is the superior choice and just as many people are quick to discount that type of ebike throttle, wishing it upon only their most despised of enemies. So let’s take a detailed look at the main three different types of ebike throttles and figure out what all the fuss is about. Thumb throttles The thumb throttle, no surprise here, is designed to be operated by the thumb. It consists of just a small lever that protrudes from the handlebar towards the rider. Thumb throttles are the least obtrusive of the three types of ebike throttles. One thing I love about the thumb throttle is that it almost never interferes with brake levers or twist shifters. It only occasionally interferes with lever shifters, but this can usually be fixed by slightly rotating the thumb throttle’s own lever up or down to avoid the path of the shifter lever. Thumb throttles allow the greatest freedom of handle bar accessories, like lights and mirrors, since they take up so little room. They also allow you to use any aftermarket handle bar grips you’d like, since they don’t reach to the end of the handlebar. Another unexpected advantage of thumb throttles is a slight increase in safety. As we’ll soon see, other throttles have a higher chance of accidental engagement, either by bumping into a wall, doorway or other object – or simply through an inattentive rider. The main complaint against thumb throttles is thumb exhaustion. It doesn’t sound like such a serious problem, but after long stretches of riding at full throttle many people complain that their thumb simply gets sore and tired from holding the throttle’s lever down the entire time. Unlike other throttle types that spread the load out to the whole hand, thumb throttles focus the entire force of the return spring solely on the thumb. Another disadvantage of thumb throttles is that they require you to constantly keep one fewer finger on the handlebars. The better grip on the handlebar you have, the better you can handle the ebike, especially in an emergency situation where you may have just milliseconds to think and take evasive action. This situation, while rare, isn’t the best time to have your strongest digit off hanging out by himself. I personally discovered another unexpected downside of thumb throttles while commuting in the very cold winters of Pittsburgh. While your four fingers are wrapped around the handlebar and help keep each other warm, your lonely thumb protrudes far below the handlebar, hanging out in no man’s land and bearing the full brunt of the chilly air racing by. Combined with extremely cold temperatures and a fast ebike, you’ve got yourself a recipe for a frozen thumb. It sounds silly, but even through thick leather gloves, a 15 minute commute in the middle of winter consistently made my right thumb feel like it was about to fall off. Certainly it’s a problem only relevant to a certain demographic, but now you can’t say I didn’t warn you. Full twist throttles Full twist throttles are sort of the antithesis of thumb throttles as they are the largest type of ebike throttle and require the whole hand to operate. The full twist throttle takes up the entire end of the handlebar, completely replacing whatever grip would originally be on the end of handlebar. To operate it, the rider simply grabs a handful of throttle and twist it back towards himself.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Electric Bicycles]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/ElectricBicycles/electric-bicycle-throttle</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/ElectricBicycles/electric-bicycle-throttle</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:36:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Electric Go-Kart Conversion</title> <description>Your car can be part of the environmental solution, while still outperforming its fossil fueled old self. More speed, more torque and a range that is only limited by the number of batteries, the conversion from fossil fuel to ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/electric_go_kart_conversion_adventure_rider.jpg" alt="Electric Go Kart Conversion | Adventure Rider" align="left" /><p>Your car can be part of the environmental solution, while still outperforming its fossil fueled old self. More speed, more torque and a range that is only limited by the number of batteries, the conversion from fossil fuel to electric drives your car into the future. Push the limits with a custom made Factory Five 818 street legal electric sports car. 100% electric, build for the track, phenomenal on the road and impossible to overlook. Beat the 6 figure supercars in a zero to a hundred sprint! 2 seater, mid-engine, rear wheel drive sports car Choice between a 150 and a 200 Hp electric engine Manual 5 speed gearbox or a direct drive Removable hardtop or softtop convertible No matter what brand of car, whether you want maximum speed, maximum torque or the best of both worlds, with a New Electric car conversion you can re-power your car and make it future proof for many years to come. Drive trains available for all type of cars All drive trains certified for EU regulations Full service conversion or separate plug & play kit Scalable battery pack to meet your range requirements Whether you want to venture into the country, go offroad or commute to work, with the New Electric bike conversion you get a boost in power and a silent ride. Interested if your bike can be converted? Contact New Electric and find out! Lightweight, high performance motors Incredible and instant torque Quiet, smooth and comfortable ride Is a factory stock go-kart not fast enough for you? Electric Go-karts accelerate faster, have more torque and have a higher top speed. A New Electric kart conversion is an upgrade every serious kart driver deserves. Don’t have a Go-Kart yet but are looking to get an electric new one? Contact us for more information. Faster acceleration, more torque, higher top speed Choice between fast charging or swappable battery pack Do-it-yourself kit or race ready delivery The New Electric vehicle drive trains can be bought as a complete unit, optimized for your intended use. We work with you to meet your projects mechanical and electrical requirements. All our electric drive trains are sold as drop in plug and play products. Drivetrain optimized for power or for range New Electric support with your retrofit TUV certified to meet EU regulations Do you have a fleet of vans, trucks, combines or other vehicles and you want to convert them to electric because its cheaper, more efficient and more sustainable than replacing your fleet? Become a New Electric partner and be eligible for subsidies. Please contact us for further information.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Electric Karting]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/ElectricKarting/electric-go-kart-conversion</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/ElectricKarting/electric-go-kart-conversion</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:32:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Prodeco V3 Outlaw SS Speed Electric Bicycle</title> <description>The controversial ProdecoTech Outlaw SS is appropriately named… It’s an outlaw in the world of ebikes because it can only legally be operated in off-road or private spaces in most states. They do sell two street legal version ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/prodecotech_outlaw_ss_electric_bicycle_2017.jpg" alt="PRODECOTECH OUTLAW SS electric bicycle 2017 – electric bike shop" align="left" /><p>The controversial ProdecoTech Outlaw SS is appropriately named… It’s an outlaw in the world of ebikes because it can only legally be operated in off-road or private spaces in most states. They do sell two street legal version of the bike in the Outlaw EX and SE (both with 750 watt motors and top speeds of 20mph). And I hate to say it, but those are the version I’d go with. I’ve ridden motorcycles, driven cars and even dropped hills on my traditional bicycle at speeds far in excess of 28 miles per hour so what’s the big deal here? In short, it just doesn’t feel stable… none of them do, but the added speed here doesn’t help. In my experience, the most comfortable place to ride this bike is on flat, smooth tarmac. It’s misleading… When you look at the enormous double crown downhill suspension and that “off road” designation you want to take it off jumps and bomb hills but that’s a risky proposition. The front offers some give but the rear does not and that’s where the motor and battery are… so they’re going to get beaten up inside and wear out faster and they’re also going to impact your ride. Not only is the weight all in the rear, it’s way up high which is the worst place possible for balance. This is true for most of the ProdecoTech bikes and I’ve called it out before but the higher speed only increases the danger here. I am not dramatizing this, I’ve given it a lot of thought, spoken with others who have tested the bike and spent time riding on different terrains (and nearly crashed on multiple occasions despite knowing the risks and being an adept rider). It’s just not very stable, especially when used on sand or dirt. I can guarantee you that crashing on this 62 pound ebike at 25+ mph is going to be awesome in the worst kind of way :) Okay, end rant! Let’s be honest, people are buying this electric bike because it looks cool, can climb hills and go fast… and they’re riding it on the street or bike paths (hopefully not recklessly, giving other ebikers a bad reputation). Legal liabilities not withstanding, the motor on this thing can really crank. It offers 750 watts of power which is the upper limit in the USA. It’s durable because there are no gears inside… just large magnets. And it’s quiet, even when you’re climbing or cruising at top speed. I had no problem ascending an enormous hill, even starting from a complete stop (see the video review). The battery pack that comes standard offers 48 volts of power and 9 amp hours of capacity with Lithium-ion cells. It’s good technology, energy dense and long lasting. It’s also removable meaning you can charge it more conveniently and store it inside when the weather gets hot or cold (extreme temperatures will harm the cells). I suggest charging the pack whenever you’ve gone for a ride and topping it off every month or so if you haven’t. The rack that the battery sits on is pretty rigid and without a rear shock the pack can get jolted around as mentioned earlier. The larger tires help a bit and ProdecoTech has reinforced the mounting point with four struts that connect to the rear axle. I’d be hesitant to add more weight to the rear end of this bike but it’s worth noting that there’s no attachment point for adding a saddle bag or panniers. This bike only comes in one frame size, standard/medium. It’s actually shorter than the Oasis and some of the other models ProdecoTech offers which felt good to me (I’m 5’9″). The grips are solid and I love that they used a trigger throttle on the right because that makes accidental acceleration less of an issue (this can happen if you instinctively squeeze the handles in a tense moment). On the left side you’ve got a standard grip shifter and this works well enough… just don’t accidentally shift gears bearing down. The LED display unit gives you some idea of the battery capacity remaining using red, yellow or green lights but it doesn’t show your speed or distance traveled. The brake levers are high quality, easy to reach and very responsive but they don’t seem to cut power to the motor! One of the times I nearly fell on this bike was rounding a corner at high speed, squeezing both brakes and continuing to throttle the motor accidentally. The rear wheel spun faster than the front (because the motor was pushing through the brake) and the rear end of the bike started forcing my front wheel to skid and slide out. Not a fun moment at all (this coming from a guy who has knocked himself out on two separate occasions while wearing a helmet snowboarding).</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Electric Bicycles]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/ElectricBicycles/prodeco-v3-outlaw-ss-speed-electric-bicycle</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/ElectricBicycles/prodeco-v3-outlaw-ss-speed-electric-bicycle</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:32:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Electric Bicycle trailer</title> <description>The Rollout Trailer helps motivated cyclists to ditch the car … even when they have heavy gear to haul The Brouhaha Bike Trailer from Wisconsin-based Rollout Self-Propelled Trailers puts a bit of horsepower behind your ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/cargo_electric_bikes_big_mommas_electricbikecom.jpg" alt="Cargo Electric Bikes: Big Mommas | ELECTRICBIKE.COM" align="left" /><p>The Rollout Trailer helps motivated cyclists to ditch the car … even when they have heavy gear to haul The Brouhaha Bike Trailer from Wisconsin-based Rollout Self-Propelled Trailers puts a bit of horsepower behind your two-wheeler. Unlike on some other electric-powered bike trailers, that horsepower doesn't make pedaling any easier; it simply adjusts for the weight of the load so that the cyclist can pedal like normal while carrying everything from a full tailgating set-up to a stand-up paddleboard. The Brouhaha is a different kind of e-trailer with a different goal in mind. When he began tinkering with the design several years ago, Brian Bartel sought to build a trailer that could help cyclists replace their cars when hauling all types of large cargo. He wasn't thinking just a plastic bag or two of groceries, but a month's worth of stock for a family of four. He built the trailer to exemplify the motto, "If you can carry it on top of your car, you can tow it with your bicycle and the Brouhaha." In designing the Brouhaha, Bartel wanted to be sure not to interrupt the exercise of pedaling – that's the part of biking that's good for you, after all. He went about hacking an existing aftermarket e-bike kit, replacing the throttle with a proprietary controller and adding a force sensor to monitor the towing force continually so the controller can adjust motor output as necessary to maintain "zero towing force." So the trailer essentially propels itself while the cyclist pedals like normal. The Brouhaha trailer is designed to be hitched to any bike. The cyclist simply turns it on and starts pedaling. To ensure the trailer doesn't start motoring before the cyclist is ready, the motor kicks in only after the wheels have spun through one full rotation. The trailer's braking also activates when the cyclist brakes the bike. A combination of 36-volt (9 Ah or 12 Ah options) sealed lead acid battery and 500-watt motor give the Brouhaha trailer the muscle for some pretty impressive haulage. Rollout estimates that the motor system can handle up to 400 lb (181 kg) of gross trailer weight. Rollout plans to make the trailer modular so that users can quickly swap out purpose-built racks and extensions for things like canoes, children and groceries. During beta testing, Brian's wife even towed a party set-up of beer, ice, meat, a table and four chairs to a Green Bay Packers game, in a twist on tailgating that demands new terminology – trailer barring? The Brouhaha is but a prototype for now, but Rollout is running a Kickstarter campaign to raise US$80, 000 to polish the hardware and software, smooth out performance and launch a production-ready model. The campaign offers a variety of price points, from a $1, 200 three-month rental, to used prototypes starting at $2, 500, and a $5, 000 first-run production model. If the campaign is successful, Rollout plans to move toward production this Wisconsin winter, bringing the Brouhaha to market in time for summer 2015. It also advertises customized builds on its website.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Electric Bicycles]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/ElectricBicycles/electric-bicycle-trailer</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/ElectricBicycles/electric-bicycle-trailer</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 22:11:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Electric Vehicle credit</title> <description>You may be eligible for a credit under Section 30D(a), if you purchased a car or truck with at least four wheels and a gross vehicle weight of less than 14, 000 pounds that draws energy from a battery with at least 4 kilowatt ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/us_federal_7500_electric_vehicle_credit.jpg" alt="US Federal $7,500 Electric Vehicle Credit Expiry Date By Automaker" align="left" /><p>You may be eligible for a credit under Section 30D(a), if you purchased a car or truck with at least four wheels and a gross vehicle weight of less than 14, 000 pounds that draws energy from a battery with at least 4 kilowatt hours and that may be recharged from an external source. You must have purchased it in or after 2010 and begun driving it in the year in which you claim the credit. The credit ranges between $2, 500 and $7, 500, depending on the capacity of the battery. The credit begins to phase out for a manufacturer, when that manufacturer sells 200, 000 qualified vehicles. You may be eligible for a credit under section 30D(g), if you purchased a 2- or 3-wheeled vehicle that draws energy from a battery with at least 2.5 kilowatt hours and may be recharged from an external source. You must have purchased the vehicle in 2012 or 2013 and begun using it in the year in which you claim the credit. The credit is 10% of the purchase price of the vehicle with a maximum credit of $2, 500. Related Forms The 30D(a) credit is claimed on Form 8936, Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (Including Qualified Two- or Three-Wheeled Plug-in Electric Vehicles) . The 30G(g) credit is claimed on Form 8934, Qualified Plug-in Electric and Electric Vehicle Credit .</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Vehicles]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/Vehicles/electric-vehicle-credit</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/Vehicles/electric-vehicle-credit</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:09:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Razor Electric Go Karts</title> <description>We’ve got basic Razor scooters in smaller sizes with a weight limit of 120 pounds, we have them in larger sizes with bigger wheels to hold up to 220 pounds. You’ll find the interesting Graffiti model with a kick pedal for ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/razor_go_kart_ebay.jpg" alt="Razor Go Kart | eBay" align="left" /><p>We’ve got basic Razor scooters in smaller sizes with a weight limit of 120 pounds, we have them in larger sizes with bigger wheels to hold up to 220 pounds. You’ll find the interesting Graffiti model with a kick pedal for leaving a colorful trail by squeezing three chalk pieces against the ground. There are scooters with two wheels positioned close together at the rear, and the PowerWing scooter featuring a wide metal wing on the back with rear wheels placed apart. CARiD also offers a wide range of compact electric powered scooters that your children will love, and that you’ll find convenient for commuting to the train station on. The smallest Razor electric scooter, E90, is rated for 120 pounds and travels 9 miles per hour, and the largest E300 with rubber tires carries 220 pounds at a speed of 15 miles per hour. The Eco Smart Metro features a stylish bamboo wood deck and rolls on compact bicycle wheels and tires to reach a higher speed of 18 miles per hour. For the ultimate in two-wheeled fun, Razor offers electric powered MX miniature motocross style dirt bikes in four different sizes. Featured Videos Razor offers more ways to enjoy miniature electric-powered fun. There’s the Dirt Quad ATV for children up to 120 pounds with a powder-coated steel frame for durability. If go-karts are your pleasure, go for the classic metal basket style Dune Buggy with thumb trigger throttle, bucket seat, shoulder harness, and handlebar rear disc brake grip. There’s also the Ground Force go-kart that adds front wheels with rubber tires and steel construction for a weight rating of 140 pounds. The Ground Force Drifter version is equipped with polyoxymethylene rear wheels to lose traction for slides and drifting enjoyment. Whether you are looking for a Razor motorcycle, scooter, and more, Razor has you covered. Unlike many organizations that sell automotive parts and accessories, CARiD’s standards are as high as yours are. That’s why we use vendors with a proven history of customer satisfaction and quality control such as Razor. Our employees have tested these products with their own families and have seen the smiles they have brought, and we can rest assured what we offer will provide joy and durability in your world. We've made every effort to provide as much information as possible on the range of Razor products on our site, and we'll make every effort to help answer any specific questions you have.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Electric Karting]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/ElectricKarting/razor-electric-go-karts</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/ElectricKarting/razor-electric-go-karts</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:09:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Electric Vehicle Jobs</title> <description>Engineers are becoming more and more interested in how their skills can directly fulfill their passion. If you’re looking for a career that combines a love of mechanical and electrical engineering with your desire to make a ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/the_10_best_jobs_of_the.jpg" alt="The 10 best jobs of the future" align="left" /><p>Engineers are becoming more and more interested in how their skills can directly fulfill their passion. If you’re looking for a career that combines a love of mechanical and electrical engineering with your desire to make a difference in the world, a career in the electric car industry could be your calling. Working with electrical cars is perfect for innovators, because it allows you to be on the cutting edge of an exciting, game-changing technological advancement. But, if you’d rather work behind the scenes instead of hands-on, you can still find immense reward in this field by using your talents to aid in transitioning away from petroleum-based fuels and toward cleaner energy sources. Here’s a brief look at opportunities in the electric car industry and what kinds of qualifications you’ll need in order to have the best chance of getting your foot in the door and moving up the ranks. With a clear goal in mind, you’ll know exactly what skills you need to work on in school so that you can impress recruiters and hiring managers immediately after college. Engineering Opportunities in the Electric Car Industry Engineering is without a doubt the heart of the electric car industry. Engineers are responsible for transforming every aspect of the car from an idea on paper into a fully functional machine. Engineers are needed for a wide range of specialties, and a quick glance at the job openings at Tesla, an industry leader, show a staggering number of vacancies for positions like software engineers, mechanical design engineers, thermal systems engineers, product engineers, sensor engineers, and of course electrical engineers, among many others. Engineering has always been a career that promises a comfortable salary. And, with such a high demand for qualified candidates, it’s not hard to see why. Although companies like Tesla have plenty of engineering job openings, that doesn’t mean they will hire the first person who applies. You will still need to have the right qualifications, experience and attitude to make yourself shine as a candidate. A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is a must for this position. You should also seize every opportunity to gain hands-on experience while in college, as most employers prefer candidates with at least two years of experience. Internships, part-time jobs, apprenticeships, teaching fellowships, and research experience can all lend valuable experience that you can put on your resume to help you land your dream job as an engineer right after college. Electric Car Industry Researchers Working in a laboratory to discover new ways to improve the efficiency of electric cars is another option for those with a Bachelor of Science in engineering or chemistry. If you want to be at the helm of the research project, designing and directing the study and then presenting its findings, you will need to have a PhD. However, if you’re not sure that this is the route you want to take, you can always work in a laboratory under the direction of someone with a doctoral degree in order to see if it is an opportunity you want to fully commit to. Examples of studies that scientists undertake for electric car research include examining the chemical reactions that occur in an electric car battery, comparing different material components of the car battery, frame or mechanics to maximize fuel efficiency, and experimenting with different ways to efficiently store or recycle an electric charge. Researchers may be affiliated with a certain university and receive grants to perform their studies, but they also can be employed by trucking companies wanting to economize their fleets by experimenting with electrical engines in a more heavy-duty capacity, as well as employed by specific car brands or battery brands. Electric Vehicle Maintenance Careers With the emerging popularity of electric cars, someone needs to know how to fix them when they break down. This specialized knowledge is not yet found in the average auto repair shop, so you can quickly become a leader in this niche if electric cars are your passion. In particular, electric car batteries, which need to be changed every few years, require specialized training. You could draw in clients from near and far if you are one of the few mechanics in your region capable of performing routine maintenance. But, until electric cars become the norm on our roads, any electric vehicle repair technician should expect to be just as skilled in repairing petroleum-fueled cars as well. Completing on-the-job training, an internship, an apprenticeship or a certified automotive technician program will set you on the path to an automotive career. This is the tip of the iceberg for electric car jobs, as there are sales, marketing and legal positions that can be taken into account as well. The electric car industry is booming and will be ready for you after college.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Vehicles]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/Vehicles/electric-vehicle-jobs</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/Vehicles/electric-vehicle-jobs</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:49:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Human Powered Electric Vehicle</title> <description>The prototype Raht Racer – Raht standing for Recumbent Human Automobile Transit With their sleek shells providing both protection from the elements and an aerodynamic advantage over bicycles, human-powered velomobiles do offer ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/human_powered_electric_vehicle_create_the.jpg" alt="Human Powered Electric Vehicle :: Create the Future Design Contest" align="left" /><p>The prototype Raht Racer – Raht standing for Recumbent Human Automobile Transit With their sleek shells providing both protection from the elements and an aerodynamic advantage over bicycles, human-powered velomobiles do offer an intriguing alternative to cars. Unfortunately, though, they can't go as fast as automobiles, meaning that they often still have to be ridden along the side of the road. Minneapolis-based inventor Rich Kronfield wants to change that, with his Raht Racer. It's an electric-assist velomobile that amplifies the rider's pedaling power, reportedly allowing them to move as fast as the cars around them. Most velomobiles consist of a recumbent tricycle body, enclosed by a full aerodynamic fairing. Some of them also have an electric-assist motor, although the top speed possible with these is usually limited to around 20 mph (32 km/h) – any faster, and they'd have to be registered and insured as motor vehicles. Kronfield apparently thinks that would OK, though, given that users would still save all the money they'd otherwise be spending on gas. Instead of directly driving the wheels, the Raht Racer's pedals are connected to a unique flywheel generator that powers the vehicle's 20-kWh electric motor (located in the rear wheel hub). As with regular pedal-assist electric bicycles, this system senses the torque being applied to the pedals by the rider, then uses the motor to amplify it. In the case of the Raht Racer, however, it's supposedly amplified to the point that an average adult should be easily able to maintain a cruising speed of around 30 mph (48 km/h) – or over. Some of the pedaling power is also used to charge the 9.2-kWh li-ion battery pack, helping to extend its range. That battery gets its full charge from a wall outlet, between rides. If used in throttle-only mode, in which the rider does no pedaling, it has a range of approximately 50 miles (80 km). Full-out, throttle mode will take the vehicle to a top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h). The two-seater Raht Racer itself has a carbon fiber body with an aluminum roll cage, and includes features such as headlights, tail lights, seat belts, air bag, trunk space and full suspension. The current prototype tips the scales at 570 lb (259 kg) so yep, it's a good thing that it's not purely human-powered. It all sounds pretty intriguing, and it will be interesting to see if the Raht Racer lives up to the hype. If you want one, though, you'd better plan on it saving you a lot of gas – its estimated price is between US$35, 000 and $45, 000. Should you still be interested, Rich and his team are currently raising production funds, on Kickstarter. A pledge of $250 or more will get you on the waiting list.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Vehicles]]></category> <link>https://solar-machines.com/Vehicles/human-powered-electric-vehicle</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://solar-machines.com/Vehicles/human-powered-electric-vehicle</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:35:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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