OwnerLarry Moon
LocationRiley, Kansas US map
Vehicle1983 Nissan Pulsar
2 door coupe
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001 Series Wound DC
8"
Drivetrainclutchless 5 sp (use 2nd,3rd, and 4th for top end)
ControllerAlltrax 7245
mounted on alum. plate and computer fan cooled.
Batteries12 Interstate 2200, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage72 Volts
ChargerSchumacher
"dumb charger"
Heaternot yet
DC/DC ConverterSevcon DC2431
72v-13.5v
Instrumentation50-150 volt gauge & 0-400 amp gauge
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
getting faster as batteries/motor are breaking in?
Accelerationslow
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
at 25% discharge
Watt Hours/Mile4000 Wh/Mile
on level ground,can accelerate to 40,at 100 amps/72v. Can let up,ease back to 40,and hold 50amps/72v.
EV Miles
Start:120 Miles (193 Kilometers)
Current:230 Miles (370 Kilometers)
Total:110 Miles (176 Kilometers)
 
    As of 9/30/2008
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,100 Pounds (954 Kilograms)
TiresR155-13 @ 40 psi
Conversion Time12 months
Conversion Cost3,500 +- Plus $550 to paint. Plus $150 for tires. Car was free (wifes old car)
Additional FeaturesInverted reel light for pull out extension cord behind gas door. Old hood cable connected to circuit breaker under hood. (emergency off) Old GM elec. vacuum pump for power brakes.
Wish for 18 batteries @108 v. And a "smart charger"

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