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Are you saying Alta will sell the same software they use or a redacted version?

This kind of thing reminds me of when EFI was first introduced to consumer autos. Every mechanic/technician was scratching their heads in regards to those mysterious "blinking light codes" on the dash. Eventually the OEMs published a "decoder" matching the blinks to a diagnostic code which...

Who did you speak with? The only reason I ask is that, with the exception of Marc, most of the Alta reps I've spoke with don't seem to be very tech savvy. In my opinion, any improvement with basic "cell" technology should be reverse compatible. Particularly if they're staying in the same...

I need to do a write-up on my Briggs and Stratton Q6500. It's a 240v Inverter type priced between commercial units and the expensive Honda and Yamaha 240 units but it's much smaller and lighter (150lbs I think). Bottom line, with some post acquisition sound proofing (extra $100 from McMaster...

The water cooling is for the inverter and motor only. The pack is cooled via convection just like our old air cooled bikes. However, it makes sense that Alta would incorporate some kind of battery saving feature for power conservations as you mentioned (although my 2017 always runs the pump...

I love my wife's Powerfly. It's so much better suited for just playing around than my Downhill bike. For some reason Trek seems to have much better motor control software as well, as she can go just as fast as me and her battery lasts at least 20% longer. Our Giant's use the older Yamaha...

Looking closer at the specs there's good and bad. 1) Excellent discharge capability, over 10X more than 18650. 2) Excellent charge capability, over 10X more than 18650 3) Higher capacity, 20amp/hr vs 18650 now over 3amp/hr (about 7X) 4) Lower nominal voltage, 2.3v vs 18650 at 3.6v. 5) Very...

What Alta REALLY needs to release is the software for reading the realtime and logged data from various controllers in the system. If you've ever used one of those simple "OBD2" (Onboard Diagnostics ver 2) interfaces to help troubleshoot your car's emissions systems you'll know exactly what I'm...

The Alta battery pack is rated at 350v and 5.8Kwhs. Doing a quick conversion for a 95% efficient 30kw (40hp) 3 phase AC motors at a battery voltage of 350v results in an estimated current of about 60 amps at full power (2017 mx). The battery pack must be able to provide this kind of voltage...

My wife and I have e-mtn bikes and e-road bikes. They're great!

If you want to educate yourself on the care and feeding of the 18650 cell just do some google searches. The e-bike industry (as well as Tesla) has been using this cell for many years and there's quite a bit of information. Although Alta will not say, I suspect they're using a configuration...

I've noted that the ground fault sensor/switch is very sensitive and will "trip" when used on many generators. It essentially measures the current going into and out of the charger and if it's not almost identical (possibly indicating a short) it'll trip. Very frustrating as there are...

I thought the rear subsection was modified to raise the rear fender so the new shock/link wouldn't bottom on it? It definitely looks higher than my 2017, but the swingarm angle could have changed as well.

Not anymore.