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• CHIMP^TM
  A stand-up, rapid response, electric utility vehicle.
   

• The Chimp moves personnel (and some cargo) through various indoor and outdoor environments. 

  Traveling at up to four times walking speed, it can quickly pay for itself from labor cost savings alone.

  Designed to fit through standard doorways, and into limited access areas; the Chimp is ideal for warehouses, industrial complexes, airports, campuses, amusement parks, and security patrols.

  The Chimp’s soft plastic body was specifically designed for pedestrian safety, for use in "people" environments.

• The "soft" security market -  Anywhere security and safety is needed around people.
                
  This includes parking lot patrols, amusement and theme parks, downtown and beach pedestrian areas, malls and shopping centers, campuses, events, etc.
  (The Chimp's soft plastic body could give an occasional nudge without serious complaint as it creeps and weaves through crowds of people. 
  Steel bodied vehicles can shatter bones.)
   

• Industrial markets:
  Plants
  Warehouses
  Security patrols
  Ports
   
• Recreational rentals.

Target (competing vehicles):
see comparison spreadsheet below

• People soft and safe one-piece plastic body, with integral wheel-wells, storage, and "padding" for operator comfort and safety.
   
• Roto-molded body is color-impregnated (no painting), hi-impact strength, never dents, and is scratch resistant
  (scratch it, and it's still the same color).
   
• Body can be removed in less than 30 seconds. 
  The batteries could be swapped-out in minutes (this could be very beneficial in rental or multi-shift operations).
   
• Many safety features including: charger interlock (cannot be driven while plugged-in); regen braking (feel of compression braking on downhills or slowing down, and roll-away is reduced to creep speeds); downhill speed limiting; timed shutdown after 3 minutes of non-use (time programmable); low-volume reverse beeper; etc.
   
• Driver fairly well protected from low-speed collisions, even from the rear (an important feature for parking lot duties). 
   
• Very stable. 
  Batteries (which are located as low as possible in the vehicle) provide incredible ballast.
  Impossible to "wheelie" with front wheel drive.
  "If you get in trouble on this vehicle; you were lookin' for it."
   
• Plastic battery tray designed into the body mold, and cut from what would have been scrap.
  Impervious to acid - protects frame from rust-through which is a common problem to all other industrial vehicles. 
  Powder-coated frame also prolongs its life (compared to paint).
   
• Incredible range:  Pulls about 20 amps at cruising speed.  Can travel over 30 miles on a charge.
   
• Easy and intuitive to drive.  You won't need lessons before jumping on it and driving it away (compared to 2-wheel balancing types).
   
• Tested and proven product.  Well over a year of every day use with several target customers.
   
• Very inexpensive, off-the-shelf replacement batteries.  Easy to find anywhere in the world. 
  Projected battery life 3 to 5 years.
  Typical replacement cost:  $80 to $130 each retail;
  depending on quality and source (uses two batteries).
   
• This is not a disposable junk, wimp-mobile, that is commonly marketed.
  This is a Made In USA tough vehicle, built for the industrial market, using the best quality components that will last for years in harsh use.
   
• Has a higher perceived value than any other vehicle in its class (industrial vehicles).

PERFORMANCE

Top Forward Speed

11  Mph, infinitely variable.
(can be electronically limited)

18 kph

Reverse

Limited to 40% of forward speed (programmable)

Rider, Capacity

One, 300 pounds max.

136 kg

Range

~30 miles on flat, paved roads
(with standard battery pack)

~50 km.

Braking (11 mph to 0)

<<10 feet

<<3 meters

Turning Radius

~40 inches
(will loop inside an 84" circle)
or
will easily do a 3-point turn in even less space

~1000 mm

Maximum Grade

6%

SPECIFICATIONS

Operator Speed Control

Motorcycle type twist throttle, handlebar mounted, fly-by-wire

Motor

24 volt, 1.3 Horsepower  (1000 watts)

Motor Control

Electronic, infinitely variable;  w/reverse, speed limiting, regenerative braking, thermally protected, programmable.

Motor Protection

Thermal circuit breaker

Drive

Double reduction to front wheel

Tires / Wheels

4.8-8” pneumatic heavy-duty road tires, steel wheels

Batteries, standard

Two 12-volt, Group 27, 115 amp-hr., deep-cycle lead-acid, 60 pounds each (~27 kg. each)
(can accommodate up to group 31 batteries for even more range)

(sealed batteries are available as an option)

 Battery Charger

w/charger interlock
 

On-board, 8 amp, automatic, any world voltage.
(Programmable for flooded, AGM, or gel batteries)

Includes a standard equipment charger interlock (cannot be driven while plugged-in)

Operator Brake Control

Automatic Off-throttle "regen braking" (the energy is returned to the batteries)
and
A single handlebar mounted lever
(for the rear brakes).

Brakes

Front:  automatic off-throttle motor braking (real "regen braking")

Rear:  drum brakes on both rear wheels

Parking brake

Lever locks both rear drums

Cargo Area Capacity

Vehicle Weight (without driver)

192 pounds (87 kg.)
(includes two 60 pound batteries)

Width, maximum vehicle

28.5 inches (724 mm)

Length, maximum vehicle

44 inches  (1118 mm)

Height, maximum to top of handlebars

Height, folded handlebars for shipping or transit.

48 inches  (1220 mm)

 
32 inches (813 mm)

Wheelbase

26 inches (650 mm)

Body

Hi-Impact polyethylene, one piece.
(<1 minute removal time)

Frame

Steel tubing, powder-coated for corrosion prevention.

Rider Platform

~4” above ground (100 mm)
(under the rear axle)

Ground Clearance

Will clear a 7” speed bump  (165 mm)

STANDARD FEATURES

Key-switch, w/Forward-Reverse (marine quality)

Battery Discharge Indicator (“fuel gauge”), electronic, w/10 red LED's

Power-On Light, green LED,  w/diagnostics

Horn, with dash mounted button, yellow

Reverse Beeper (low volume for alerting operator)

Safety:  charger interlock, timed shut-down, regen braking, speed limiting, roll-away control, and parking brake.

OPTIONS

LIGHTING PACKAGE:  Headlight, taillights, front marker lights, w/switch

Brake Lights:  Add to lighting package

Turn Signals:  Add to lighting package

Sealed, deep-cycle, lead-acid batteries.

“Industrial” reverse beeper (100+ dB)

Flashing Beacon

Switch or key for dual top speeds

Handlebar mounted clipboard