ABB motor
OwnerTuarn Brown
Owner's Other EVs1982 Suzuki Sierra SJ40 uses AC induction motor
1980 Isuzu Gemini
LocationPerth, Western Australia Australia map
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Vehicle2001 Isuzu Rodeo (Holden)
1.5 tonne tray back with air cond and power steering / brakes.
Using a separate 3 phase motor and small controller for aircond compressor and power steering pump.
MES-DEA 12V vacuum pump for power brakes.
MotorAsea Brown Boveri ABB 3GAA182102-ADC 3-Phase AC
Industrial 22kW, 4 pole, 415V, 3 phase AC induction motor.
Brand new, latest model EFF1 94% efficient.
146Nm continuous, 450Nm for 1 minute
1500RPM nominal at 50Hz. ABB rate motor to 4500RPM. Power constant, torque reduces above 50Hz.
Motor speed 3300RPM at 100kmph.
DrivetrainDirect coupled (no gearbox) to rear wheel drive 4.55:1 differential.
ControllerDanfoss VLT5042
This is a 52kVA controller as used in 'red suzi'.
Batteries220 Thunder Sky TS-LFP40AHA, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion
Arranged as +352V, 0V(gnd), -352V, with breakup contactors to ~72V modules.
28kWh of battery.
System Voltage704 Volts
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
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Range100 Miles (160 Kilometers)
target 100km to 160km depending on speed.
Watt Hours/Mile300 Wh/Mile
Based on red suzi numbers.
300Wh/mile is worst case.
Seating Capacity3 adults
Curb Weight2,688 Pounds (1,221 Kilograms)
TiresBlack, round, standard equipment light truck radial.
Conversion TimeStarted March 2008
Conversion CostAUD$2,000 vehicle
$1,500 motor
$2,000 S/H controller
$12,000 batteries
Additional FeaturesThis will be a next step from 'red suzi'
Update 25th April 2008 **********************************
ICE, and all ICE bits are out now. Starting to mount AC motor.

Update 25th April 2008 **********************************
Batteries on order.
Building BMS and charger.

Update 15th September 2008 *****************************
Thundersky batteries arrived - all good 3.30V
Putting battery management circuits together.

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