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OwnerPeter Oliver
LocationSebastopol, California US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1956 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica
This is a replica of the 356 "Bathtub" Porsche from the 1950's. It was purchased from Thunder Ranch.
MotorAzure Dynamics/Solectria AC24 3-Phase AC
Typical Azure system.
ControllerAzure Dynamics/Solectria DMOC445
Batteries72 Lithium Ion 100AH cells, 3.30 Volt, Lithium-Ion
The pack is 72 Lithium Iron Phosphate cells, it weighs about 560 pounds.
System Voltage240 Volts
ChargerBrusa
Heater2 in cabin ceramic heaters
DC/DC ConverterAzure Dynamics/Solectria Air cooled with additional fans
InstrumentationEVision from Metric Mind.
Top Speed100 MPH (160 KPH)
Every thing about performance will be estimated and adjusted when the car is complete.
Accelerationestimate about 10-14 seconds 0-60MPH
Range100 Miles (160 Kilometers)
Assuming approximately 200WH/mile with a 25KHW pack
Watt Hours/Mile200 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:1 Miles (1 Kilometers)
Current:30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
Total:29 Miles (46 Kilometers)
 
    As of 7/8/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults and actually room behind the seats for some bags for a short overnight trip!
Curb Weight2,100 Pounds (954 Kilograms)
TiresStandard right now but once I have gathered some data with the conventional tires I will experiment with EV rollers.
Conversion TimeAbout 1 year of time from start to finish... but actual work on car will be about 60 hours.
Conversion CostTotal investment about $70,000

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