OwnerDave Cover
LocationCanton, Connecticut US map
Vehicle1987 Porsche 944
MotorWarfield Warp 11 HV Series Wound DC
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
2 Vicor Flatpac switching power supplies. Rated for 13.2 volts, 400 watts.
InstrumentationMotor side ammeter. Voltmeter on pack. Emeter installed. I also have a Eee PC hooked to the Zilla for real time monitoring and DAQ.
Top SpeedCan go highway speeds, but I don't live near a highway. Still waiting to test out my top end with the new motor.
AccelerationHave not tested the new 11" motor.
Range16 Miles (25 Kilometers)
Not really sure, but this is the farthest I've driven so far.
Seating Capacity2 adults, and some luggage.
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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