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87% of US commuters travel 18 miles or less to work daily…
93% of those do so alone.
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That's what we say when people ask, "Are you going to build a two-seater next?" We just don't believe the world needs another seven passenger Sport Utility Vehicle on the freeway to take ONE person to work. Leave the Sport Utility in the driveway for the weekend family outings and drive something efficient to work. Zip to work for about a penny a mile in the commute lane with zero emissions and park in a motorcycle parking spot.
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Sparrow 2003's Specifications
General:
- Onboard battery charger with pulse charging
- 100 volt 3 phase AC asynchronous motor
- 156 volt 300 amp AC controller
- Three-wheeled vehicle registers, insures and parks as a motorcycle
- Regenerative braking-motor recharges batteries as the vehicle slows down
- 1350 lbs. curb weight, 72-inch wheel base, 57 inches vehicle height
- 70 mph top speed, 20-40 mile range
- $14,900 retail price
Construction:
- Double A arm front suspension / Single sided swing arm rear suspension
- Cog-belt drive, Three-wheel disc brakes, Spring over hydraulic shocks, 14-inch five spoke wheels
Safety Features:
- Spherical body design (like a motorcycle helmet)
- Layered composite construction, low center of gravity
- Three-point shoulder safety harness / Automotive safety glass
- Emergency parking brake / Inertia switch / Emergency Power Off button
- Hazard warning lights / LED dashboard indicators / Safety head restraint
- Curb side driver door / Interior door lock
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Creature Comforts:
- Power windows, AM/FM stereo & CD player
- Two power ports for laptop & cell phone
- Heater/defroster, fan operated / Vents (3)
- 6 cf Trunk storage /Adjustable seat back
- Tilt steering wheel / Rack & pinion steering
- Brush DC motor continuous "E" rating
- 25 hp (20 kW) continuous, 40 hp peak
- 13 sealed VRLA AGM* batteries - will accommodate 4 different battery sizes
- Battery life: 1 to 4 years depending on adherence to recommendations
- Onboard high frequency battery charger (220-volt or 110-volt charger system)
*Valve regulated lead acid absorbed glass mat type
Batteries:
- 13 sealed AGM lead acid batteries weighing 46 lbs each / Total pack weight: 598
Recharging:
- 7.5-8.0 kilowatt hours (kWh) calculated as follows:
45 amp hours x 156 volts (thirteen 12-volt batteries) = 7020 watts divided by 1000 watts per kilowatt = 7.02 kilowatts.
Note: there is a 10-15% energy loss due to variables in charger, controller, outlets, cords and ambient temperature.
- 220-volt system charges in 2.5 hours; 110-volt system charges in 6 hours
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There are seventy-three Sparrow 2003s to be built. These Sparrows will be equipped with the new AC motor and controller and the smart
battery charger with the pulse charging system. Forty-four of the sparrows are owned by dealers and customers. Twenty-nine Sparrows are
available for reservation. If interested, please contact the
factory.
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Available Colors
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For information contact:
Tom Corbin at: tom@corbinmotors.com
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Sparrow Color Chooser
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