EcoCycle Prototype Vehicle History
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P30
Go Kart V2
The latest buggy to feature the 212 PowerPack Engine Drive! Designed with an open cockpit for easy ingress and egress, this chassis further develops and refines the driver ergonomics and mechanical systems, integrating front suspension mounting, steering and control pedals into a sub-assembly integrated into the frame.
Powered by the production 212cc PowerPack engine drive system.
P29
GO KART V1
This Go Kart was built to test and develop the 212 PowerPack Engine Drive System. The 212 PowerPack Engine Drive mounts the popular "212 Predator" engine with the proven TAV2 30 CVT and F-N-R Gearbox along with a 3:1 jackshaft. It is geared to climb mountains and is plenty fast enough in tight twisty trails.
Powered by the prototype 212cc PowerPack engine drive system.
P13
X1 VECTOR-Lean Steering
Inspired by the "BIG WHEEL" The X1 Vector handles like it's on rails! Everyone who rides it loves it's razor sharp handling and agility. Get's a little squirly after 50km/hr. Only 6 vehicles in existence. US Patent 8,129,532B1
Human Powered with a 1300W Bafang BBS02 MId Drive powering the front wheel.
P22
THE QUAD CYCLE
The QUADCYCLE features full suspension with struts up front and a 3-link trailing arm out back. It's not very fast, but is the ultimate pedal car.
Human Powered with a 250W 24V Gear Reduction Motor driving a single rear wheel.
P23
EPOD V1
The first of the EPOD series. The only Ecocycle to feature a full enclosure, adding to its versatility. Full suspension with FOX float shocks up front.
Human Powered with a conventional 3X27 derailleur set up and a 500W Hub Motor powering the rear wheel
P24
EPOD V2
This EPOD really started to focus on suspension development and featured dual A-arms up front and the first progressive link swing arm out back.
Human Powered with a 5 speed Sturmey Archer mid transmission and a 48V 3000W Hub Motor with a 21" motorcycle rim and tire on the back end.
P25
EPOD V3
This is the most technically advanced EcoCycle vehicle produced so far. Suspension and performance were primary design drivers. FOX Zero Pro's up front helped achieve 7" of suspension travel and the next gen progressive link rear swing arm offered up a super plush 8" of travel. A 10" touch screen stereo added the tunes!
Human Powered with a Nuvinci CVT transmission helped out by a 5000W BLDC Motor right under the seat!
P26
EBIKE V2
This bike was completely refurbished from a full suspension mountain bike. a 1000w hub motor pushes it to 50km/hr
Human Powered along with a 1000W 52V Hub Motor.
P27
"THE CENTRIFUGE"
A purely experimental vehicle with a swinging seat connected to the front spindles! The upper roll cage is actually like an A-arm. This vehicle was designed to test variable camber induced by centrifugal forces when cornering. I still don't know how I feel about this one.
Human Powered with a Nuvinci CVT Transmission and an 1800W 48V BLDC Motor.
Laptop Battery Ebike
EBIKE V1
The first ebike project. What a perfect application of electric power in a bicycle. 1000W seemed just right for this one.
Powered by a 1000W 48V Hub Motor. The battery was designed to use recycled cells and were replaceable if necessary. Eventually we put some brand new cells in and the range went from 15km-20km using only pure electric power.
Mini Bike
MINIBIKE V1
This bike was only designed for a 79cc mill, but I jammed a 250cc in. Tight fit required some frame re-work. It left me on my knees one day after an unintended wheelie, but that's what you get when you overpower something.
Powered by a 250cc Briggs Intek Snowblower engine with electric start
The Off Road Vehicle
Fun for 4!
This vehicle started life over 25 years ago as a school project originally powered by a snowmobile engine. The front suspension came from a Chevette, an S-10 donated the rear end and a Camaro later gave up it's engine and transmission to power the beast. Pure fun with 160HP!
Powered by a modified 3.4L Chevy V6, a 3 speed Automatic and a 4.56 geared rear end with a locking differential.