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OwnerCoby Skye
LocationLong Beach, California US map
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Vehicle1999 Geo Metro
Free donor Vehicle
MotorAzure Dynamics/Solectria AC24 3-Phase AC
DrivetrainFWD, previously a 1.0 L 3 cyl
ControllerAzure Dynamics/Solectria DMOC445
Batteries12 Deka Dominator Gel (#8G31DTM), 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-20
HeaterPlanning to buy a small heater that plugs into the lighter socket - its So. Cal. so I won't need a heater much
DC/DC ConverterCC Power C400
InstrumentationElectroAuto's SLI volts, Total Battery Pack Volts, and -200.0.200 Ammeter
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
A little slow to get there
AccelerationSlightly better than the old 3 cyl.
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
9-3-08 update: went over 30 miles today around town and only drained to about 40%! Not bad :)
Watt Hours/Mile280 Wh/Mile
Rough estimate based on local trips (under 35 mph mostly)
EV Miles
Start:194,346 Miles (312,702 Kilometers)
Current:194,462 Miles (312,889 Kilometers)
Total:116 Miles (186 Kilometers)
 
    As of 9/4/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults (took out the back seat for batteries)
Curb Weight1,859 Pounds (844 Kilograms)
prior to conversion process, probably about 2500 now with batteries installed
Conversion Timetoo long (our first conversion, so everything is a learning process :)
Conversion CostVehicle - donated
A/C Kit from EA - $11K
Brakes/Suspension - $500
Batteries - $2,500
AVCON Adapter - $250
Battery Box - $40 from a friend (thanks Charlie!)
Professional services (welding, wiring, etc.) - approx. $2,500
Additional FeaturesInstalled interface to the Controller into the cabin, makes it easier to get readings and make adjustments. IF you have a similar project with an Azure Dynamics controller, email me and I'll send you my files for comparison.

Plan to add a solar trickle charger for the SLI (house) battery, to avoid the DC to DC converter which suddenly went dead.
Installed A/C Light Vehicle Kit from Electro Automotive WebPage

8/8/8 update - It's alive! Just took the first EVer self-propelled test drive.

Note: We previously contracted with Bob Van Gorder of Romona, CA to complete the conversion, however we DO NOT recommend Bob.

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