OwnerDave Cover
LocationCanton, Connecticuit US map
Vehicle1987 Porsche 944
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001-A Series Wound DC
Standard 9"
ControllerCafe Electric Z1k EHV
Batteries142 Saft bb600, 1.20 Volt, Nickel-Cadmium, Flooded
System Voltage170 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-30
HeaterNone yet. Will be ceramic when I get around to it.
DC/DC ConverterVicor
Not yet installed. I have a flatpac power supply to give a modest boost to the 12v battery.
InstrumentationMotor side ammeter. Voltmeter on pack. Emeter waiting to be installed.
Top SpeedIn theory the car should go as fast as the original ICE version could, around 150 mph. In practice, it will never get there. I'm voltage limited and the pack sags too much.
AccelerationI ran 19 seconds in the 1/4 mile at Power of DC. With a sagging pack.
Range16 Miles (25 Kilometers)
Not really sure, but this is the farthest I've driven so far.
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight3,000 Pounds (1,363 Kilograms)
Just enough room left to add the remaining 150 bb600s that I need.
Conversion TimeToo long.
Conversion CostToo much.

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