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OwnerWayne S. Johnson
Owner's Other EV1973 Schwinn Town & Country
LocationGilroy, California US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1968 Volkswagen Beetle
MotorGeneral Electric Series Wound DC
ControllerCafe Electric Z1K-LV
Batteries18 US Battery US 8VGC-XC, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
75 Amps. @ 90 min.
50 Amps. @ 146 min.
40 Amps. @ 192 min.
25 Amps. @ 337 min.
System Voltage144 Volts
Charger Current Sink Systems
Charger efficiency 78%
HeaterNichrome
DC/DC Converter Current Sink Systems
13.8 Volts @ 34 Amps.
InstrumentationWestach Tachometer
Westach Dual V/A
Link 10
Analog Devices Scanning Digital Thermometer
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
Acceleration0 to 30 in 1.8 sec.
0 to 40 in 3.6 sec.
0 to 50 in 6.7 sec.
Range70 Miles (112 Kilometers)
Calculated range based on measured battery current at 45 MPH and battery specifications. 110 miles at 25 MPH, 25 amps.
Watt Hours/Mile400 Wh/Mile
400 Wh/mi AC @ 45 MPH
367 Wh/mi AC @ 30 MPH
188 Wh/mi DC @ 25 MPH
EV Miles
Start:25,957 Miles (41,764 Kilometers)
Current:47,000 Miles (75,623 Kilometers)
Total:21,043 Miles (33,858 Kilometers)
 
    As of 5/3/2011
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,700 Pounds (1,227 Kilograms)
Tires165R15
Conversion Cost$4,500
Additional FeaturesDual sensor battery heating system
Sealed battery boxes with blowers
On board charger 2,400 VA, PF 0.98, 120 VAC
Programmable charger algorithm with equalization mode
Auto scan digital thermometer with 6 inputs
Power Amp, 600 Watts, 4 Ch, 12 speakers, MP3 player, FM
Lightened flywheel
Din rail power panel
Front disc brakes
Front and rear coilover shocks
Upgraded rear Torsion Bars
Intermittent wiper motor controller with washer pump
Dual horns


code by jerry