SEMA 2009: Pictures, updates and discussion

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dhackney

Expedition Leader
Light Racing
TAC-V Jamma V22 ITV

Designed to be transportable via the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey.

3.2L 6 cyl Turbo diesel/JP8

180 HP @3800 rpm
398 ft-lb @1800 rpm
4x4
trans: 4 speed auto
trans case: 2 speed w/neutral (2wd / 4 wd)
Difs: automatic locking front & rear

Hybrid drive
100 HP

curb weight 4,000 lbs
payload 3,500 lbs
GVW 7,500 lbs

Reduceable Height 60"
Width 59.75"
Length 185.5"
Ground Clearance 12"


Top speed: 90 MPH
Turning circle: 40' circle / 20' radius
Forward - Reverse: 60% grade (31 degrees) minimum
Side slope: 40% grade (22 degrees) minimum
Vertical Step Climb: 15"
Fording: 30" w/No Special Prep
Standard Range: 450 miles


CITS: Yes - Central
Winch: 9,500 Lbs line pull
Air compressor: 12 cfm @ 0 psi & 5 cfm @ 90 psi


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SOAZ

Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Light Racing


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Wow, even they couldn't get Scepter MFC's.

Awesome looking little trucks. Should do a lot better on the small goat trails in the middle east that a hummer won't easily fit on.
 
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dhackney

Expedition Leader
MFR: GoPro
Product: HD Hero camera / recorder

1080p 30/60 fps

170 and 127 degrees field of view

Rechargeable 1100 mah lithium ion battery

1080p 15 Mbs transfer rate

Memory: SD card, up to 32GB

Audio:
Microphone - built-in mono with automatic gain control
Audio format - 48 kHz, AAC audio compression


Photo:
Resolution: 5 megapixels
Capture modes: single shot, photo every 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds; 3 photo burst; self-timer


Recording times:
  • 1080p: 4h 21m
  • 960p: 5h 26m
  • 720p (60 fps): 4h 21m
  • 720p (30 fps) and WVGA: 8h 09m


Aperture: f/2.8

angle of view:
  • 170 degrees ultra wide angle in WVGA/720p/960p
  • 127 degrees wide angle in 1080p

Battery life: approx 2.5 hours
Charging: via USB or optional power adapter
Charge time: 80% capacity after 1 hour with power adapter or 2 hours with computer USB port

Dimensions: (HxWxD): 1.6"x2.4"x1.2" / 42mm x 60mm x 30mm

Weight: 5.3oz/150g including battery, 6.3 ounces / 179g including waterproof housing

Expansion Bakpacs:
- LCD for live preview and playback
- Double battery life

Wide variety of mounting options, clamps, etc.

Great for 4 and 2 wheel vehicles.


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dhackney

Expedition Leader
Some additional photos to add to Chip's shot of the Local Motors Rally Fighter.

This is an innovative and interesting business model.

Their goals include:
  • produce this as their first vehicle
  • appear at 2009 Baja race as a display vehicle
  • participate in 2010 Baja race

market segment: Baja pre-runner / race vehicle

Design model: open source / competition with cash award

Manufacturing model: micro-factory

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The design makes extensive use of OEM parts, such as this Honda tail light assembly.
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dhackney

Expedition Leader
Tony Hudson, cheif engineer and team leader for Ford's new 6.7L diesel engine program, discusses the design and materials science of the motor with Ed Iskendarian of Isky Cams fame (I know I'm dating myself here).

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Tony and the new motor, which features a wide variety of innovations, including inward oriented exhaust ports.

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I interviewed Tony about the new motor and the development program. The audio interview will be posted soon.
 
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