IMPROVEMENTS TO 2008 BAD BOY BUGGY ANNOUNCED

IMPROVEMENTS TO BAD BOY BUGGIES ANNOUNCED

Bad Boy Enterprises announces innovative improvements to our 2008 Bad Boy Buggies. The new SEM (Separately Excited Motors) is more reliable, safer, faster, and delivers unmatched performance.

“We identified very specific goals for this edition,” stated Bad Boy General Manager Jim Willard. “We set out to build an even quieter buggy, improve safety, reliability, waterproofing and braking systems, maintain adequate torque, increase speed and improve heat control. We have done all this and more.”

Willard explains additional improvements, “The SEM features Re-Gen braking, which actually captures energy, a vast improvement over the former plug braking system that uses energy. Speed was increased from 14 to 19 mph and range from approximately 20 miles to 25 or more. The new buggies are now completely waterproof with 2 internal direction controllers, full speed control, all-time 4-wheel drive and improved torque at 65 ft/lbs.”

SAFETY INCREASED

The electric braking system cannot be turned off. The system works equally well in forward, neutral or reverse as long as the unit is powered up (key switch on). There is an automatic disconnect from batteries. The system will automatically disconnect the batteries if buggy is not used for 10 Seconds. Simply depress the accelerator and system powers up automatically. This feature is important if the key is left on and the unit left unattended.

RELIABILITY IMPROVED

Two, U. S. A. made 500 amp controllers improve reliability. Should a failure occur in a controller, the unit can run on 1 controller and 1 motor to prevent the customer from being stranded in the field. Controllers are completely waterproof. All control system connectors are waterproof. All switching is done internally in the controllers creating a quieter and more reliable operation. Mechanical contactors are prone to failure from water, sand & mud which are prevalent in most off-road conditions. A waterproof throttle with no mechanical linkage (no parts exposed below the floorboard) eliminates the possibility of sticks, etc. catching linkage in heavy terrain. Braking generates energy to the batteries and does not create heat build up in the controller.

SEM FEATURE CONTROLS DIRECTION

Separately Excited Motors (SEM) - the field and armature are controlled separately. Direction control is done electronically, eliminating the need for an external mechanical contactor. Although sealed, external mechanical contactors are prone to failures caused by fine sand, grit, etc. which is prevalent in normal off-road conditions. Motors are built in the United States by the largest supplier of motors to the electric vehicle industry.

ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

The throttle is now completely waterproof, with no moving parts, and an electronic sensor. The unit will not move at power up if throttle is depressed. Deutsch Connectors are new and completely waterproof. These are standards of the automotive, aerospace, military defence and industrial markets. In the electric braking system (Re-Gen braking) energy is transferred from the motors to the batteries. The new braking system generates energy at the motors to slow the vehicle. It is designed to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, improving the life of the mechanical brakes. The speed of the vehicle is controlled by the percent of depression of the accelerator. This means the unit does not coast; instead, the throttle controls the speed both up and down hill. If the throttle is released slowly, the braking is smooth regardless of the terrain.

For more information on Bad Boy Buggies log on to www.badboybuggies.com or call 866-678-6701 . Media Contact: Brenda Potts 217-836-1688 brenda@midwestlegacy.com