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EcoCycle Prototype Vehicle History
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The Barge
The Barge was built for a construction project by your truly.
Probably the most physically demanding project i've built.
Powered by a 60HP Nissan Outboard and 20 4'X8' sheets of 3/16" steel
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GO KART VERSION#1
The Go Kart frame was made with trampoline tubing and was built to develop the 212 PowerPack Engine Drive System.
Powered by a stock 212cc Honda GX type motor producing about 7HP. The 212 PowerPack Engine Module mounts the engine with the proven TAV2 30 CVT and F-N-R Transmission and an optional 3:1 jackshaft and YTX9BS Battery.
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ECOCYCLE CENTRIFUGE
A purely experimental vehicle designed to test variable camber induced by centrifugal forces when cornering
Powered by an 1800W 48V BLDC Motor and a Nuvinci CVT Transmission
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ECOCYCLE EBIKE
This bike was completely refurbished from a full suspension mountain bike. a 1000w hub motor pushes it to 50km/hr
Powered by a 1000W 52V Hub Motor. Goes 50Km/hr
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ECOCYCLE EPOD GEN#3
This is the most technically advanced EcoCycle vehicle produced so far. Suspension and performance were primary design drivers
Powered by a 5000W BLDC Motor and a Nuvinci CVT Transmission.
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ECOCYCLE EPOD GEN#2
This EPOD focused on suspension development and featured the first progressive link swing arm design with 6" of travel.
Powered by a 3000W Hub Motor and a Sturmey Archer 5 spd Mid Drive
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ECOCYCLE EPOD GEN#1
The first of the EPOD's. The only Ecocycle to feature a full enclosure.
Powered by a 500W Hub Motor and a 3X27 Derailleur bicycle drive
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ECOCYCLE QUAD CYCLE
The QUAD Cycle had a lot to offer. 4 wheels are actually easier to package. For only a 24V 250W power assist, it works pretty well.
Powered by a 250W 24V Gear Reduction Motor
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X1 VECTOR-LEAN STEERING
Everybody who drives the Vector loves it. Its patented lean steering design makes this trike handle like it's on rails. US Patent 8,129,532B1
Powered by a 1300W Modified Bafang BBS02 MId Drive
Off Road Vehicle
The Off road Vehicle
Momentum is your friend in this 2WD Monster.
Powered by a modified 3.4L Chevy V6, a 3 speed Automatic and a 4.56 with a locking differential, The off road vehicle is the classic definition of a "lifetime" project as it was built almost 25 years ago.
Mini Bike
Overpowered wheelie machine.
This frame was only designed for a 79cc mill, but we jammed a 250 in. Tight fit required some frame re-work.
Powered by a 250cc Briggs Intek Snowblower engine with electric start
Laptop Battery Ebike
Powered by laptop batteries
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.