| Owner | Douglas Stansfield | ||||||
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| Location | Wantage, New Jersey US map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 2003 Hyundai Tiburon Got the donor without the motor running. Just started the conversion 8-5-08. Check out the progress on my YouTube Account. WebPage | ||||||
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001A 9.1 Series Wound DC Purchased from EVA in NH. | ||||||
| Drivetrain | 5 Speed Manual Trans. Front Wheel Drive | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 96-144 Volt 500 Amp | ||||||
| Batteries | 12 Trojan T-1275, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded | ||||||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Zivan NG3 2800 watts | ||||||
| Heater | I decided to use the existing heater core without pulling apart the dash board to get at it. I bought an electric heater and pump from WebPage a Kats Alumininum Circulating Heater that I attached to the input and output hose connections of the heater core. It is a 110 volt unit and I will wire it to an inverter and to a switch on the dash that will turn on the heating element to preheat the fluid in the heater core. | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Haven't decided yet. Might just use the existing Alternator to power the accessories. | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Westberg Voltmeter 80-180V 2 in dia Westberg Ammeter 0-400A 2 in dia 50 mV Shunt - Deltec | ||||||
| Top Speed | 78 MPH (125 KPH) This is an estimate from the EV Calculator at WebPage | ||||||
| Acceleration | Unknown as build isn't complete yet. | ||||||
| Range | 30 Miles (48 Kilometers) I expect a range of around 30 miles. Based on the intended usage of back and forth to the stores we frequent most. 10 miles there and 10 miles back. This car should easily accomplish this type of range. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | I will update this with actual numbers after build is complete. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults comfortably, 2 kids in the back seat. | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 2,900 Pounds (1,318 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | Yokohama Avid V4s | ||||||
| Conversion Time | So far about 15 hours of labor. I will be custom fabricating some parts so this build should only take about 6-8 months part time, provided I can get all the parts in a reasonable manner. I have heard reports of back orders. | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | Estimated $10,000 total. I will keep track of items purchased and keep a running total. I was able to borrow the Cherry Picker so that saved a rental but I did have to rent a tow dolly in order to get the donor home. |
2003 Hyundai Tiburon
“The Electric Doris (TED)”
(under construction)
Last Updated 10-08-2008
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