| Owner | Soren Coughlin-Glaser |
|---|---|
| Location | Portland, Oregon US map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1973 Volkswagen Bus This is a 1973 VW bus I converted to electric as my work vehicle. I am a photographer and the bus is sometimes used at events as a photobooth. |
| Motor | D&D Motor Systems, Inc. ES-31B Series Wound DC This was part of kit #4 from: WebPage /> I blew it up recently, by coastign in 2st gear at 30 mph. A new bigger motor is on order from Hi-Torque electric in Redmond Oregon. |
| Drivetrain | Original 1973 VW bus |
| Controller | Curtis 1231C |
| Batteries | 24 Les Schwab Tire Center GC-2, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded These were generic Golf Cart 220 amp hour batteries from my local tire shop Les Schwab in Portland, OR. |
| System Voltage | 144 Volts |
| Charger | Zivan NG-3 |
| Heater | none yet, looking... |
| DC/DC Converter | Curtis |
| Instrumentation | amp meter, voltmeter. |
| Top Speed | 55 MPH (88 KPH) This is with a hill assist start to 45, then 4th gear from 45-55, for about a mile. |
| Acceleration | pretty much as good or better than an ICE bus, except on hills ;-( |
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) I can go 40 on very hilly terrain, and more on flatter terrain. At the end of a 50 mile flat truip my pack voltage reads 144V. It starts a full charge at 156V |
| Watt Hours/Mile | I have a 220V charger, I gue I'll need to buy an old meter from the electric company. |
| Seating Capacity | 7 adults |
| Curb Weight | 0 don't know yet. |
| Tires | light truck tires |
| Conversion Time | 6 months |
| Conversion Cost | 10K |
| Additional Features | Original AM radio! Can also be turned int a photobooth at outdoor events. portlandphotobooth.com |
| This is my daily driver, I average 15 miles a day and sometimes 50 when I have to travel for work. So far I've just charged at home because it is 220. | |
1973 Volkswagen Bus
“Photo Bus”
Last Updated 08-26-2008
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