Barry Oppenheim's 2002 Saturn Vue

Owner	Barry Oppenheim
Location	New Hope, Pennsylvania US ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2002 Saturn Vue
Motor	Netgain Warp9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain	2.2L, 4cyl, manual transmission
Controller	Cafe Electric Zilla 1K-HV HEPA accelerator option
Batteries	24 US Battery US2200XC, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Manzanita Micro PFC20
Heater	Brussa hot water by Metric Mind. Hot and quick!
DC/DC Converter	Iota 55A
Instrumentation	EVision by Metric Mind
Top Speed	55 MPH (88 KPH) Haven't had a need to get it up beyond this but no reason to believe it can't go to highway speed.
Acceleration	Same as original 4-cyl engine. On steep uphills from dead stop a little sluggish. However if going uphill when first moving fine.
Range	Have done 20+ easy on 50% DOD
Watt Hours/Mile	375 Wh/Mile Based on first 100 miles and new batteries
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	4,500 Pounds (2,045 Kilograms) Estimate. Still need final weigh in.
Conversion Time	August to March working sporadically.
Conversion Cost	$5K for donor + ~$15K for parts and batteries.