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Phoenix
Arizona based Electric Transportation Applications (ETA) and Electric
Transportation Engineering Corporation (ETEC) working in conjunction
with Salt River Project (the water and power provider for the greater
Phoenix area) developed the E-DriveII battery electric propulsion system
for the fleet of electric excursion boats operated by Rio Lago Cruise
Company on tempe Town Lake. The E-DriveII represents a leap forward
in battery powered electric boat technology. Utilizing technology developed
in part for tomorrow’s electric cars, the E-DriveII incorporates
efficiency, reliability and safety features previously unavailable in
battery powered electric boats. With its silent operation and no emissions
to the air and water, the E-DriveII can be utilized on even the most environmentally sensitive waterways with minimal impact. |
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The
E-DriveII is fully redundant twin 10 horsepower inboard drive system.
It utilizes extremely high-Efficiency alternating current motors operating
in a direct drive mode. The motors are controlled in both forward and
reverse over their full range of power by electronic motor controls
developed specifically for the E-DriveII. The controls provide extremely
high efficiency over the entire range of operating speeds. |
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The
E-DriveII utilizes sealed absorptive glass mat (AGM) batteries which
produce no gas or liquid releases and requires no maintenance. The E-DriveII
batteries are charged using the ETEC SuperCharge fast charging system
developed and engineered for marine use by ETEC (hyperlink to www.etecevs.com).
Using the ETEC SuperCharge system and the AGM battery, the E-DriveII
can be recharged in six minutes, rather than the several hours required
by conventional charging systems. Rapid recharging of the Rio Lago Cruise
Company electric excursion boats can be accomplished within the time
required to load and unload passengers, allowing the E-DriveII powered
boat to operate in continuous service, without extended breaks for battery
charging.
Clean, quiet, efficient,
reliable, and maintenance free, the E-DriveII represents is the cutting
Edge of battery electric propulsion technology. |
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All
Boat Rentals require a signed rental contract.
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