| Owner | Craig Vinton | ||||||
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1996 Geo Tracker 1929 Mercedes Roadster EV | ||||||
| Location | Seattle, Washington US map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1994 Chevrolet S-10 This is a US Electric truck made for Virginia Power. | ||||||
| Motor | GM Hughes 3-Phase AC | ||||||
| Drivetrain | AC Motor, Hughes Dolphin 50KW | ||||||
| Controller | Hughes 50 KW | ||||||
| Batteries | 28 Odyssey 1700's, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Best batteries ever! | ||||||
| System Voltage | 340 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Manzanita Micro PFC 30 This is an amazing charger! Works on any voltage. | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Dolphin | ||||||
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) Haven't done over 65 yet, but it's supposed to be able to do 70 mph. | ||||||
| Acceleration | Pretty damn good now with the Odysseys. I usually drive local at 35-50 mph, so I don't push it. It has no problem going faster. | ||||||
| Range | 30 Miles (48 Kilometers) I'm running a 28 battery pack. Have improved range with filling in grille, buying 12lb wheels and low RR tires. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 4,220 Pounds (1,918 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Conversion Time | A bunch! | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | A bunch! | ||||||
| Additional Features | Installed the tilt bed, transparent pack cover, and attachments and LED lights all around. Installed power windows & locks, Bucket seats & console. | ||||||
| After 14 years of R and D, GM would have been a leader in EV technology instead of eating everybody's dust. | |||||||
1994 Chevrolet S-10
Last Updated 08-24-2009
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