| Owner | Kittipol Saengoumnuayporn |
|---|---|
| Location | Laksi, Bangkok Thailand map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1996 Volkswagen Vento 1.6 litre 4 Doors |
| Motor | Series Wound DC 8 Inch surplus motor. This motor weights hefty 150 lbs. Reverse by contactor. |
| Drivetrain | Modified 4 Speed Automatic Transmission. Direct coupling with fixed gear ratio. Remove around 20kg of transmission parts. |
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 Mounting on large heatsink. So far so good, but current limit at 500A seems to be annoying. Will later on develop own controller with +1,000A capability. |
| Batteries | 9 Trojan T-1275, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 108 Volts |
| Charger | 9 x Individual switchmode Charger (Prototype) +90% efficiency. No need for BMS. Will complete charging the empty pack in 10-12 hours. Goal is not fast charge, but aim to prolong battery service life. |
| Heater | Thailand is very hot |
| DC/DC Converter | Using separate 12V accessory battery with additional charger. |
| Instrumentation | 104-116V meter, 0-500A ammeter |
| Top Speed | 55 MPH (88 KPH) at the moment, due to 2nd gear locked. Will do +70mph when implementing 3rd gear. |
| Acceleration | Good low end speed around small road and congested area, but a bit slow in highway. Thai people, especially in Bangkok, drive much faster and meaner than in the USA. |
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) at 80% DOD with highway run most of the time. If drive slowly, it could be +50 miles. My normal commute is less than 25 miles/day. |
| Watt Hours/Mile | 300 Wh/Mile Better than expectation due to weight removal from transmission. This car is undergone several improvement to increase efficiency, speed, range...... |
| Seating Capacity | 5 adults |
| Curb Weight | 3,097 Pounds (1,407 Kilograms) Original 2,860 lbs. |
| Tires | Original 185/65/R14 |
| Conversion Time | Around 2 months |
| Conversion Cost | $12,000 USD without donor car |
| This project has proved to exceed our expectation for everyday short commute electric vehicle. We will include several features: Air condition Power steering Gear change to increase top end speed | |
1996 Volkswagen Vento
“Volts Vento”
Last Updated 10-24-2008
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