| Owner | Ross Cunniff | ||
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| Owner's Other EV | 1986 Jeep Cherokee XJ | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, Colorado US map | ||
| Web | WebPage | ||
| Vehicle | 1975 Porsche 914 1975 Porsche 914, found in Colorado Springs, conversion started July 2006, completed November 9 2007 | ||
| Motor | Azure Dynamics/Solectria AC-24 3-Phase AC 57HP peak, 18HP continuous | ||
| Drivetrain | Original 901 transmission | ||
| Controller | Azure Dynamics/Solectria DMOC 445 144V min nominal, 100V min operational, 96-98% efficiency | ||
| Batteries | 18 US Battery US8V-GC, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded | ||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||
| Charger | Zivan NG3 230V AC input | ||
| Heater | Canev electric heater: WebPage | ||
| DC/DC Converter | CC Power Custom 144->12V I think this is a custom job, does not seem to be in their catalog | ||
| Instrumentation | Original, plus voltmeter and ammeter. PakTrakr is mostly installed now. | ||
| Top Speed | 100 MPH (160 KPH) Untested, as claimed by Electro Automotive - fastest I've gone so far is 65 MPH | ||
| Range | 60 Miles (96 Kilometers) Electro Automotive claimed "150 miles". Longest trip to date without charging is 40 miles. All driving is in-town which is probably affecting its range (even with regenerative braking) | ||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 250 Wh/Mile This is actual Whr/Mile while running. If you include charging overhead, it is actually more like 379 Whr/Mile (as verified by a KWh meter attached to the charging cord). | ||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||
| Curb Weight | 2,930 Pounds (1,331 Kilograms) As weighed on a local quarry's scale | ||
| Tires | Michelin Pilor Exalto A/S 195/60R15 | ||
| Conversion Time | Roughly 160 hours | ||
| Conversion Cost | $15,000 and counting... | ||
| Electo Automotive "Voltsporsche 914 AC" kit. High quality parts, but long delivery times. | |||
1975 Porsche 914
“Volt914”
Last Updated 01-08-2009
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