Battery Charger, 2025
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Artifact Overview
Rad Power Bikes was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2007. The company produced various electric-assist bicycles specialized for urban use, trail riding and cargo hauling. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries gave the bikes a range of up to 60 miles between charges, depending on riding conditions and assistance level. Fully recharging an empty battery took about seven and a half hours.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Battery charger
Date Made
2025
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.145.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Rad Power Bikes.
Material
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 8.5 in
Length: 5.5 in
Inscriptions
on lid of box:
CHARGER
on front of box:
RAD POWER [R] BIKES / OFFICIAL COMPONENTS
on back of battery charger:
LI-ION BATTERY CHARGER / MODEL: STC-8137LD-R / INPUT: 100-240VAC 50-60Hz 120W / DC OUTPUT: 48V 2A / [...] / Manufacturer: / Kunshan ST Electronics Co., Ltd / [...] / 8137LD-211102-00055 / [...] / MADE IN CHINA
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