Clutchless adapterTwo Guys Towing ServiceDigital Gauges and LED Battery MonitorTilt BedWarp 9Rear BatteriesRegeneration SwitchUnderhood layoutKw Meter
OwnerWayne Anderson
Owner's Other EV1987 Specialized Hardrock USA
LocationTwin Falls, Idaho US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1987 Chevrolet S-10
Chevrolet S10 pickup, 4 cylinder, 4 speed transmission, bench seat, NO Power options, AM Radio.
MotorNetgain WarP 9 Series Wound DC
9.25" diameter, with Advance Timing.
Drivetrain4 speed manual transmission, front disc brakes.
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla Z1K HV
Controller and Hairball ,with Hall Effect Pedal Input, speed sensor, water cooled 1,000 Amp.
Batteries29 US Battery GC110, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
29 batteries total, 7 on each side of the drive line, 8 behind the rear axle, and 7 under the bonnet.
System Voltage174 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC20, with Buck Enhancement
120/240 VAC input, 12/450 VDC output, charger is designed to charge any battery pack from 12 volts to 360 volts nominal (450 VDC peak.)
Heater1500 Watt Ceramic, with High & Low heat settings.
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS 55
DLS 55 with step up control.
InstrumentationDigital 200 Volt DC, 20 Volt DC, 1000 Amp DC and a Digital Tachometer.
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
AccelerationThe 174 volt battery pack made for Excellent acceleration, much better than the stock 4 cyl. with very good torque on hills.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
Watt Hours/MileRecharge electricity consumption is .5 KW/mile or 500 watts/mile.
EV Miles
Current:1,810 Miles (2,912 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity3 adults
Curb Weight4,275 Pounds (1,943 Kilograms)
ABT. 2030 Lb. Front / 2230 Lb. Rear
Tires195/75R14, 35 PSI front and 35 PSI rear.
Conversion Time12 months
Conversion Costest. $15,000.00
Additional FeaturesClutchless, Rewound 12 Volt Alternator used for Braking Regeneration , Air Spring Suspension, Tilt Bed & KW Meter.
First test drive Aug. 22, 2008.
My original goal was to have the S10 EV ready for it's 1st road test on July 4th, 2008. To declare my "Independence" from the tyranny of gasoline.

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