June 2007(STAR) Center ChargeAT THE RACES!SRP VS APSPushing the CompetitionImpact Pace SetterAll Cars Take The CornerTEAM SRP
OwnerAbel Saucedo
LocationGlendale, Arizona US map
Vehicle1993 Ford Probe
MotorAC Propulsion 3-Phase AC
Four-pole induction, high frequency design with inverter-controlled magnetic flux.
Dimensions*: 245 mm dia x 350 mm long
Total weight: 110 lb, 50 kg (incl cooilng blower)
Maximum rpm: 12,000
Insulation: Class H, double-insulated
Cooling: Forced-air with variable speed pwm control
Sensors: Winding temp, tachometer
DrivetrainAC Propulsion, the AC-150(200 hp) drive train.
ControllerAC Propulsion AC-150
"Glass smooth" torque under all load and speed conditions
Natural and transparent driving feel
Driver adjustable regeneration
Traction control
Batteries28 Optima Yellow Tops, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Optima batteries utilize a six-pack of SPIRALCELL technology. Batteries bought from Jesse James at Sunbelt batteries in Arizona.
System Voltage336 Volts
Charger AC-150
Integrated Reductive Charger:
100 and 250 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz
200W up to 20kW
Automatic Mode Switching
HeaterClean and Cool Arizona Sun!
Top Speed120 MPH (193 KPH)
Set pole at 120 MPH at one of the Arizona EVTC racing event at Firebird Raceway
Acceleration"Glass smooth" torque under all load and speed conditions
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Approximately ten miles in race performance settings. Approximately forty plus in driving performance settings. 10/23/2007 car drove 42 miles with a stop for an hour charge at 25 miles, then home for the remaining 17 miles!
EV Miles
Start:8,000 Miles (12,872 Kilometers)
Current:10,000 Miles (16,090 Kilometers)
Total:2,000 Miles (3,218 Kilometers)
 
    As of 5/27/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults
TiresCurrenty Yokohama Tires 225/50ZR16
Conversion TimeCar needed all of the following:
- cleaning
- batteries
- balancing system
- tires
- home/wall charge unit
Additional FeaturesCar is operational!
- AVcon connector installed
- EVI wall unit installed
- Batteries Pack Installed (Yellow Top Optimas)
- Balancing system Installed
- Car is now running (9/23/2007 at 9:05PM)!
- Charging system is now working (9/26/2007)
- New Tires Installed (9/29/2007)
- Hub Bolt Repaired (10/09/2007)
- Completed DMV inspections and registration (10/25/2007
- 4 to 6 weeks for my custom plates: PROB-EV
- Transmition Fluid Flushed
- Four Wheel Tire Alignment (Gained 10% efficiency)
- Sound System in using EQ, 400W AMP, and MP3 Player!
- 12-Volt Swampy IceStrMystr Model IM-30 AC system installed (5-25-08)
Driven in the Arizona EVTC races at Firebird in the Super Stock class, by former Indy driver Tom Sneva for Salt River Project (SRP). Set pole at 120 MPH at one Event.

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