OwnerRick Beebe
LocationHamden, Connecticut US map
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Vehicle1997 Mazda Miata
Miata STO #785. Came with a hard-top which is nice for New England winters
MotorHPGC AC-50 3-Phase AC
Proposed
Drivetrain1.8L DOHC 4-cylinder at the moment. 5-speed.
ControllerCurtis 1238-7501
Proposed
Batteries32, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion
Proposed. Right now these seem like the most bang for the buck in terms of performance vs weight.
System Voltage108 Volts
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Proposed. This is my minimum daily requirement.
EV Miles
Start:185,000 Miles (297,665 Kilometers)
Current:185,000 Miles (297,665 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
This is my future EV. I'm finalizing the parts decision and plan to start the conversion process soon. I'm weighing battery options as I _can't_ go over GVWR in this state and I really want at least 40 mile range.

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