| Owner | KO | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, California US map | ||||
| Vehicle | 1968 Volkswagen type 3 fastback | ||||
| Motor | Prestolite 7 Series Wound DC oldie but goodie | ||||
| Drivetrain | stock | ||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231c | ||||
| Batteries | 16 US Battery US 125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded heavy | ||||
| System Voltage | 96 Volts | ||||
| Charger | Lester 96v | ||||
| Heater | solar | ||||
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon | ||||
| Instrumentation | speedometer,odometer - stock ammeter | ||||
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) | ||||
| Acceleration | Always first across the intersection! | ||||
| Range | Documented: 44 miles at freeway speeds mid-summer. | ||||
| EV Miles |
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| Seating Capacity | 2 + 2 beehives in the back | ||||
| Curb Weight | 0 | ||||
| Tires | M&S 165 R15 steel belted | ||||
| Conversion Time | one month in 4 months time | ||||
| Conversion Cost | >$3K but +$3k for the paint a year later | ||||
| Additional Features | It could use a few... | ||||
| I learned I am an "if it runs it's done" kind of person.. Now I hope to get into some refinements as I replace my battery pack with a used set of the same. | |||||
1968 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback
“Ravenclaw”
Last Updated 05-27-2008
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