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Verification Tests of the US Electricar Corp. Lectric Leopard.

Authors :
ARMY MOBILITY EQUIPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA
Dowgiallo,Edward J , Jr
Snellings,Ivan R
ARMY MOBILITY EQUIPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA
Dowgiallo,Edward J , Jr
Snellings,Ivan R
Source :
DTIC AND NTIS
Publication Year :
1980

Abstract

The 'Lectric Leopard' is a Renault Le Car that has been converted to an electric vehicle. It was tested as part of a Department of Energy demonstration program. The performance test results are presented in this report. The vehicle is powered by 16 6-volt lead acid batteries through a contactor to the 48-volt 12-horsepower traction motor. It is equipped with front disc brakes, drum rear, and torsion bar suspension. It does not have regenerative braking.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
DTIC AND NTIS
Notes :
text/html, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn831797007
Document Type :
Electronic Resource