Translogic tours the neighborhood on the all-electric Z-Kart– Click above towatch video
What's the best way to get your motoring kicks for less while consuming zero fuel and emitting only adrenaline? Riding aZero motorcyclesounds like a lot of fun, until you get to that part about it only having two wheels. A golf cart is only amusing when it's gas-powered and you've stuck a tee in the governor. The answer lies somewhere in between, and George Fortin from San Clemente, California, has put together his own version of the solution.
Our friends atTranslogicpaid Fortin a visit because he's the proud owner and creator of the Z-Kart. It's an all-electricgo-kartthat rides on a quartet of motorcycle tires and is powered by a DC motor and four lead-acid batteries. The frame is built from recycled polyethylene, and Fortin built it himself from scratch. Total charge time for the Z-Kart is just three hours from a 110v outlet.
According to Fortin, the Z-Kart is capable of exceeding 50 miles per hour. However, he changed the gearing to bring it back down to a more-reasonable 40 mph. The differential in the Z-Kart was taken from a small off-road buggy, and the engine feeds juice to the wheels via a chain drive and jack shaft.
Translogic's Bradley Hasemeyer chats with George about his creation before taking the Z-Kart out for a spin. Check out the electric action in the videoafter the jump.
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