OwnerBryan W. McCoy
LocationPhoenix, Arizona US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
Electric hybrid vehicle
Motor A1 3-Phase AC
Axial flux permanent magnet brush-less
Drivetrain91 Nissan 240 SX, 4.083 differential step up gear 1 to 4
Controller A1A
3 Phase AC Synchronous controller with regenerative braking, ultra capacitor sensing.
Batteries40 Deka 8G34R, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
System Voltage480 Volts
Charger B1
Universal main AC input 24 hour charger.
DC/DC Converter C1
100-400 DC, 80 Amps Continuous, 125 Amps Peak, Output Power 1,200 Watts, Efficiency up to 96%
InstrumentationSpeedometer
Top Speed120 MPH (193 KPH)
Acceleration0-60 in approx. 12 seconds
Range100 Miles (160 Kilometers)
EV Miles
Start:153 Miles (246 Kilometers)
Current:153 Miles (246 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight1,500 Pounds (681 Kilograms)
TiresKumho solus hp4 p185/60 R14
Conversion CostPurchased vehicle for $100, $3,000 invested in project.
Team Desert Fuel is just starting to build the vehicle by scratch and will provide more updates as they are available.

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