MotoCzysz has developed a plug-and-play electric motorcycle powertrain called the Electric D1g1tal Dr1ve (eDD) claiming 100 hp and 250lb/ft of torque. With figures like those, the new e-motor has a distinct performance advantage over rival offerings from companies such as Agni (last year’s TTXGP winner) and Mavizen (TTXGP founder Azhar Hussain’s outfit). Added to that is the fact that it is currently the only in e-racer powerplant in the world to feature hot swappable batteries. The eDD, a.k.a. “the suitcase” houses a proprietary controller, motor, and 8 batteries. MotoCzysz will be using the eDD on their 2010 E1pc D1g1tal Superbike, which they’ve entered into the 2010 Isle of Man TT Zero, and in an effort to help fill the grid they’re offering the game changing e-powertrain to other teams as well.
Available with or without batteries MotoCzysz’s suitcase chassis has been designed to be highly adaptable and allow modular motorcycle construction. The eDD can be mated with virtually any existing litrebike swingarm and front end of the user’s choosing.
As further incentive to e-racer privateers, MotoCzysz is offering a $10,000 sponsorship to the first 15 teams to purchase an eDD system, reducing the cost of the complete suitcase with batteries from $42,500 to $32,500 (USD). A batteryless eDD can also be had for $25,000.
MotoCzysz Electric D1g1tal Dr1ve Specifications
Motor
Voltage 240V+
Power 75kW/100hp (continuous)
Weight 77lbs/35kg (complete with pump and plates/mounts)
Diameter 254mm/10″
Width 190mm/7.5″
Cooling liquid (oil)
Efficiency 93% (under continuous load at 2X 70c operating temp)
Controller
Voltage 240V
Current 335A
Power 85kWh
Weight 17lbs/7.7kg
LxWxH 335x205x90mm/13.2×8.0x3.5″
Cooling Liquid (water)
Efficiency 95%
Battery Pack: individual
Voltage 29.6 (nominal)
Capacity 40Ah
Weight 17.5 lbs/8kg
Energy Storage 1.25kWh (1.2kWh nominal)
Discharge 10c peak
High voltage direct contact to buss
Low Voltage Data Link via infrared
Hot swap yes
Voltage monitoring yes
Thermal monitoring yes
Digital status readout yes
Alarm status LED’s yes
Total ESS
Voltage 240V
Capacity 40Ah
Weight 140lbs (17.5lbs X 8) /63.5kg
Energy storage 10kWh (9.6kWh nominal)
Complete eDD System
Total Weight 255lbs/115kg
Total Length 635mm/25″
Total Width 320mm/12.5″
Total Height 675mm/26.5″
