Installing Electric Motor and transPre layout of electronics on cardboard
OwnerRichard Fox
LocationOceanside, California United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1993 Chevrolet S-10 Long Bed PU
MotorAdvanced DC Advanced DC Motor FB1-4001A Series Wound DC
Drivetrain5 speed stick
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601 Curtis Controller
Batteries24 US Battery 125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan
Tried Quick Carge but was unable to get
batteries charged completely.
HeaterElectric Liquid Hot Water Heater to be
installed.
DC/DC ConverterAstrodyne Astrodyne DC-DC Converter (132-370V)
Seems to work great and runs very cool
Instrumentation500 amp Ampmeter, Vaccume gauge,volt meter, Pac
Trker soo cool I love it.
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
Over 80 MPH
AccelerationPretty Quick. Passengers are impressed.
RangeI drove it 42 miles on 10/11/08
Gets about 35 to 40 miles per charge, was hoping
for more like 50 miles.
EV Miles
Start:99,080 Miles (159,419 Kilometers)
Current:100,090 Miles (161,044 Kilometers)
Total:1,010 Miles (1,625 Kilometers)
 
    As of 9/30/2019
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight4,280 Pounds (1,945 Kilograms)
1840 front
2440 rear
Little more now added bed liner.
Tires205/75R14
Conversion Time3 monts working just a little bit at a time.
Could do it in 2 weeks.
Conversion Costestimate $13,000 including $1,000 for truck
Additional FeaturesTilt bed
First drive on 10/9/08 just around the block
Dove it 26 miles 10/10/08 was amazed at the power and speed.
Drove it 42 miles 10/11/08

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