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OwnerDaniel Lynn
LocationJackson, Tennessee US map
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Vehicle1998 Saturn SL1
4 Door Dark Silver
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC
9.1" Diameter, Dual shaft
Drivetrain5- Speed manual transmission
ControllerCurtis 1231C-9601
500 amp LIMIT
Batteries18, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerQuickcharge OP-144-8
8 AMP 115volt AC input
144 volt DC output
HeaterElectrical liquid heated with pump. Using original heater core and system.
DC/DC ConverterAstrodyne SP-480
Installed on electric panel with Anderson SB-50 connector and some shielding to keep dirt and water away.
Instrumentation14 voltmeter
160 voltmeter
400 Ammeter
original speedometer
original tachometer
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
Goal: 75 MPH
AccelerationGoal: 0 to 60 MPH in under 13 Seconds
Range35 Miles (56 Kilometers)
At 55 mph
Watt Hours/Mile450 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:174,000 Miles (279,966 Kilometers)
Current:179,000 Miles (288,011 Kilometers)
Total:5,000 Miles (8,045 Kilometers)
 
    As of 7/3/2009
Seating Capacity4 adults The 2 passengers in back are a tight fit.
The back seat has been shortened 6 inches because of one of the battery boxes.
Curb Weight3,400 Pounds (1,545 Kilograms)
Before: 2400 pounds
Conversion TimeGoal: by Christmas 2008 [6 months]
Finished December 7th.
Conversion CostUnder $10,000 including donor car but not including labor, tools and overhead.
Have driven over 1000 miles so far. SSSaturn is doing well.
One issue is the battery charger. Takes too long to charge. If the pack is discharged a lot it takes over 12 hours to charge. I may need to get a different charger or a 240 charger.
Charger has been repaired, works better now. Will start using an overnight 240ac charger soon. Driving in 5 degree f weather, pouring rain and snow.
She likes warm days much better.
Heater works good but uses ALOT of energy.
update: over 5,000 EV miles working great, drive every day, fill batteries every 2,000 miles.

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