| Owner | Peter Chave | ||||||
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| Location | Lawrenceville, Georgia US map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1973 Volkswagen Microbus | ||||||
| Motor | Netgain Warp 9 Series Wound DC | ||||||
| Drivetrain | 4 speed manual | ||||||
| Controller | Logisystems 156AFX 120-156v upto 750A. | ||||||
| Batteries | 12 C & D Technologies MR12-490, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 12V 139Ah @ 20 hour rate 12V 488 watts/cell @ 15 minute rate. | ||||||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Manzanita Micro PCF-30 Given universal voltage and battery type make this charger a safe choice as the project develops. | ||||||
| Heater | Coat, Hat & Gloves | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Separate 12v aux battery - with solar trickle charger. | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Speed, Amps, Pack Volts, Aux Volts, Motor Overheat, Charger interlock state, System Ready. | ||||||
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) As fast I as need to go... | ||||||
| Acceleration | Very reasonable, need to use 1st for steep hills, otherwise 2nd or 3rd to pull away is fine. | ||||||
| Range | 35 Miles (56 Kilometers) With the more use and warmer summer months, I'm getting better range. Max distance and still arriving above 80% DOD is 36 miles. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 425 Wh/Mile Whr/mile is ranging between 400-450 now depending on speed and conditions. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 4 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 2,723 Pounds (1,237 Kilograms) 2,723 lbs is the factory original curb weight. My calculated difference between the original ICE+gas tank and the Motor/Controller/Batteries is net increase of about 600 lbs. I'll add another 150 lbs for misc mounting pieces and other strengthening items. So looking just below 3,500 lbs. | ||||||
| Tires | 195/70R14 | ||||||
| Conversion Time | 3 Months of one night a week at the shop, plus hours of planning... | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | $10,000 all in, including the bus. | ||||||
| Additional Features | Homemade BMS, using PIC based web server to generate web page with battery statistics for viewing on WiFi enabled devices (iPhone, etc.) | ||||||
| 12/12/2009 : It's on the road!!! - Woo hoo! Thanks to everyone on the EV forums for help and advise! 02/08/2010 : First electric commute! | |||||||
1973 Volkswagen Microbus
“Stealth Bus”
Last Updated 10-10-2011
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