91 S10 V6 as boughtFirst Charge 12/1/08
OwnerClark Electric Service, Inc.
LocationSpartanburg, South Carolina US map
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Vehicle1991 Chevrolet S-10
Bought off Craigslist.org.

Came with a 2.8L V6 5 speed with AC.
Everything was working.

Calculated savings over my Diesel truck
was initially estimated at $3000-
3500/year in fuel alone, not including
maintenance savings! Those numbers
based on fuel costs of $3.75/gal.
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MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC
Data is with 500A controller before
upgrade:
Continuous HP at 144V: 28.5
Peak HP: 100
Redline: 8000 RPM (I think)
Torque: 240ft-lbs with 1000A
controller

DrivetrainTwo wheel drive with clutch removed for a
clutchless 5 speed drive. Truck utilizes
a T5 NWC transmission rated at 265ft/lbs.
ControllerEvnetics Soliton 1
Originally Rated 500A
Upgraded to 1000A 8/2012
Regen: No
Batteries50 SE200AHA, 3.30 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
Built battery box with 2" steel angle
for the bottom and 1.5" x 1/8" aluminum
angle for the corner posts, 1" angle
for the frame top. Used aluminum sheet
for the sides and 1/2" foam insulation
on all sides.
System Voltage166 Volts
ChargerZivan NG5
Charger operates at 208-240V single
phase so I can charge at work and home.

Charging is via a 50 Amp 250V "Recessed
Inlet" behind the gas cap cover.
HeaterCeramic 1500W from EV-America. It puts
out about 2100W on 144V, more with the
new voltage. Also lined the floor and
panel behind the seat with
radiant barrier.
Check out their site:
radiantbarrier.com
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-55
55Amps @ 13.6V. This unit is
configurable with a jumper to output a
dual-voltage, 14.2V during vehicle use
and 13.6V when the vehicle is off.
InstrumentationFactory temp gauge on the motor. Uses
a thermistor rated 2252 ohms @ 25C or
77F.
Factory battery gauge
Auto Meter 3707 Tach, Sourcing PNP
proximity for signal.
Home built battery balance meter
Max Charging voltage & LV cutout
control
Cycle Analyst - High current model (AH
counter, amp meter & more)
Zeva Plus fuel guage driver (SOC
display)
with adjustable setpoint Low Fuel led
driver.
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
This is the max on the speedometer. It
would easily go a hundred or more if I
tried. It would do 85 with the lead
batteries and original controller!
AccelerationAwesome! Will spin the tires!!!
Range100 Miles (160 Kilometers)
Range was calculated driving fairly easy.
With interstate driving speeds the range
is probably around 85 or so if not using
the heat but I usually keep it around 55-
65 or so.
Watt Hours/Mile400 Wh/Mile
400 is based on power from the utility
averaged over a month of driving with
heat and lights at times and pulling a
trailer maybe 10% of the time. Not bad
considering the trailering!
EV Miles
Start:115,277 Miles (185,480 Kilometers)
Current:133,500 Miles (214,801 Kilometers)
Total:18,223 Miles (29,320 Kilometers)
Curb Weight3,300 Pounds (1,499 Kilograms)
Factory curb weight 2856.
TiresNew 225/60/16 Dunlop Signature low rolling
resistance tire. To get LRR, get a 600+
treadwear.

Wheels: New ZQ8 Chevy S10 Extreme 16x8
Conversion TimeStarted 7/5/08
Running 12/1/08
Lithium battery upgrade 4/2011
Conversion CostTo Date 11-24-08: Around $18,000 with the
batteries!

Geez, what happened to the $7500
estimate???
Additional FeaturesDone: Removed the drum brake rear and replaced with same
ratio disc brake rear from a 2001 Blazer. $400
Done: Converted steering box to manual $150
Done: Transmission overhaul $700
Done: Motor/Tranny installed 10/7/08
Done: Heater element install 11/3/08
Done: New Sony/Memphis/Alpine sound system, new carpet
11/10/08
Done: Project 95+% completed. Installed & wired charger
and completed first charge 11/24/08.
Running and 98% complete: Controller installed and the
truck runs! Just need to tidy things up a bit. 12/1/08
Done: Gloss Black paint with clear coat.
Done: Installed Auto Meter tach 1/23/11
Converted to Calb Lithium batteries April 2011 at Mileage
123,603
This is our company errand vehicle and my commuter. Doing
our little part to reduce pollution around Spartanburg, SC
and our dependence on foreign oil.

I hope to do a full size van when the battery technology
becomes affordable with AC drive and no transmission!

Since upgrading to Lithium batteries I'm using it a ton
more, averaging about 1350 miles/month and saving about
$340/month AFTER ALL EXPENSES. Due to losing several
hundred pounds in the upgrade, I've added a trailer hitch to
haul stuff on my small trailer as well.

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