* IMPORTANT: Charge your batteries ALL THE WAY! If you are plugging into a 110 volt 20 amp circuit, it can take
up to 12 hours to charge batteries that are 100% discharged.
* Take off slowly, avoiding jack-rabbit starts. Pretend an egg is between your foot and the accelerator pedal.
* Add solar panels- this will increase your Xebra's range and battery lifetime.
* Keep your speed slow and steady. A constant 30 mph is better than going 20, 30, 40, 30, etc.
* Anticipate stops and coast into them. Since there is no idle in an EV, you can save quite a bit of energy here.
* Correct tire pressure is critical to maintain good performance and range. It is generally recommended that the tire
pressure be kept at the tire manufacturer's maximum rated pressure of 51 psi. However, if the ride is a little too rough,
the pressure in either the front tire alone or all three tires may be reduced slightly. This will increase the rolling
resistance and reduce the range somewhat, but depending upon your driving requirements, you may decide that the
smoother ride is worth the trade off.
* Avoid steep hills. Take a more level route if possible, even if it is longer.
* Limit the use of all other electrical items, especially your heater.
* Eliminate excess weight from your EV (-100 lbs = 2% increase in range).
* Keep your Xebra garaged during cold weather. Trickle charging with solar panels will help keep the batteries warm,
permitting them to hold their charge longer.
* Be sure your batteries are fully charged before leaving on your trip.
* Use the correct gauge extension cord and not longer than needed (12 AWG-#12/3 or 10AWG-#10/3 must be used
for charging). See Power Cord section for more information.
* Opportunity charge, that is charge wherever and whenever you can (even 30 minutes of charging will give you more
miles than the mathematics suggest). However, remember that for optimal battery life, charge before the battery is
50% discharged as described in the Conditioning the Batteries section.
* Be sure your brakes are properly adjusted and are not rubbing when not engaged.
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Until the better battery arrives, here are some things you can do to extend your range.
RECYCLING BATTERIES
Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble the battery pack or remove any of its components. Also, never touch both terminals with
metal objects or body parts as a short circuit may result. Keep the battery away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in fire or serious injury.
Lead, mercury, cadmium and a host of other toxic heavy metals contained in most consumer
electronics and batteries pose a real threat to public health and the environment. Recycle your batteries properly, keeping in
compliance with current environmental laws. Do Not dispose of lead-acid batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste
authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. CALIFORNIA:
According to The California
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), it is mandatory to recycle your batteries. As of February 9, 2006, according to
California State Law, disposing of batteries with regular garbage is against the law!
Old batteries must be recycled.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co. LTD.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov ; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety
from http://www.safercar.gov.
Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co.
LTD.
