OwnerChad Conway
LocationDuxbury, Massachusetts US map
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Vehicle1980 Commuter Vehicles Inc. Comuta-Car
MotorGeneral Electric 6.7 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainElectric Direct Drive
Controller
3 stage series/parallel contactors with dropping resistor
Batteries8 Energizer 105 amp hour Golf Cart, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage48 Volts
HeaterIt doesn't really work but the so called heat is brought from the motor to the passengers by a fan, however the motor doesn't produce enough heat to make a difference.
InstrumentationSame that was standard when produced.
Top Speed40 MPH (64 KPH)
It is rated at 40 mph for flat roads, however I have gotten mine to 50 mph down a hill.
Acceleration0 to 25 - 6.2 seconds
0 to 35 - 19 seconds
Range45 Miles (72 Kilometers)
45 miles is the an average so far per charge. When I am trying to I can get 50 miles by being conscious of coasting for a while to stop lights and signs(making it so that I almost do not have to use brakes). In addition, I have to make an effort to avoid hills.
EV Miles
Start:4,681 Miles (7,531 Kilometers)
Current:5,157 Miles (8,298 Kilometers)
Total:476 Miles (766 Kilometers)
 
    As of 6/24/2007
Seating Capacity2 adults, however anyone over 6'2" is a little cramped in the vehicle
Curb Weight1,400 Pounds (636 Kilograms)
Tires135R13
Additional Features4-point Racing Safety Harnesses this is necessary because the windshield and roll-bar are extremely close to the passengers head so to prevent head damage during an accident the harnesses will restrain both passengers, not letting their head get anywhere near these dangerous objects.
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