Answering two different peoples questions.
Connectors: On the Powertrain harness where the connectors plugged directly into Zero's modules or other Zero supplied parts like the throttle, the mating connectors were on the other part. In the case of where I had to wire to non-Zero components like lights etc., I had to cut off Zero's connectors and replace with Molex connectors which were not weather proof like the ones Zero uses.
I have suggested to Zero that they supply the mating connectors with short "pigtails" on them. I'm guessing they are going to do that, and may have already started, but it was too late for my use.
Selling to individuals vs businesses: Yes I did buy the Powertrain as an individual but I had developed a working relationship with Zero engineering and some other personnel at Zero and I have assumed that relationship assisted in their deciding to sell to me. I did have to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Also my request to purchase power components, by pure accident, came at the same time that they decided to market the Powertrains and they had not publicized it yet. They probably had not yet formalized a solid policy about their marketing. As I understand it now, their intent is to get the Powertrain into use by manufactures of other battery operated hardware and not to supply individual "one off" projects.
I am very fortunate to have the Zero Powertrain kit for use in my trike's e-conversion and my hope is that as the company grows they will add a department to sell to individuals and to assist them in implementation of the product. It could be assumed that if this comes to pass, the Powertrain kits would cost more for individuals than for companies wanting to develop products using the Powertrains.
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