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OwnerGavin Bogle
LocationEtobicoke, Ontario Canada map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
Canadian Electric Vehicles transmission and motor mounts and completely new custom dash with electronic gauges (custom = did
it myself. Calvert Racing Split mono-leaf springs and Caltrac traction bars.
MotorNetgain Warp 11 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain2000 Chevy S10 5 speed transmission
New IEDLS aluminum drive shaft
Flaming River manual steering box plus
Firm Feel Quick Ratio Idler and Pitman
ControllerCafe Electric Z1K-HV
easy set up with the Hairball
Batteries50 Thunder Sky TS180AH, 3.35 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
Yes theese are in fact 180AH Thunderskies
System Voltage170 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro pfc-75
two cords, one for 15amp the other for
60amp.
Heaterptc core in the old spot plus a Wabasto
AT2000 heater to keep the batteries warm
in winter
DC/DC ConverterGo Power
InstrumentationCyberdyne, eMeter, gps speedometer, ev
works tach/ammeter and "fuel gauge
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
57% throttle and 3000 rpm at 120 kph.
Accelerationfaster than the original for sure
Range100 Miles (160 Kilometers)
Watt Hours/Mile334 Wh/Mile
This is my 20 miles trip to work all on the highway.
EV Miles
Start:65,000 Miles (104,585 Kilometers)
Current:65,500 Miles (105,389 Kilometers)
Total:500 Miles (804 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/8/2011
Seating Capacity6 adults "plum" Autoloc 3 point seat belts all around
Curb Weight2,800 Pounds (1,272 Kilograms)
Conversion Time18 months
Conversion Costcan't say my wife might read this.
Additional FeaturesLED headlights from Truck-lite
Started driving it in June and no problems after about 500 miles.

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