OwnerWilliam E. Jacobs
LocationSatellite Beach, Florida US map
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Vehicle1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Bought the car in July '08 and then began
the conversion.
MotorNetgain Warp 9 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainNo clutch, factory 5 speed manual
transmission.
Lovejoy coupler between motor and
transmission.
ControllerLogisystems 1000
Batteries12 Odyssey 2150, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerOdyssey OMAX-50AS-3B
Six, Three-Bank Sequencing Chargers,
Logically one charger for each battery.
HeaterNone, this is Florida
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS 55
Instrumentation1. 2 Inch Westberg Mfg Voltage meter
2. 2 Inch Westberg Mfg Amp meter
3. 2 Inch Westberg Mfg dual 12v/amp meter
4. Individual digital Volts, Amps, %Charge
meters on the battery chargers
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
80 mph based on calculations, road tested
on local roads to 70mph in 4rd gear.
AccelerationPeppy, still a sports car.
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
30 miles max per charge taking the
batteries down to 40% (60% DOD).
EV Miles
Start:112,210 Miles (180,545 Kilometers)
Current:112,871 Miles (181,609 Kilometers)
Total:661 Miles (1,063 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight3,800 Pounds (1,727 Kilograms)
Original car was 2800lbs, with batteries
it now weighs in at 3800lbs.
Tires14 inch TruSpoke Wire Wheels.
Conversion Time9 calendar months, 2 man-months; due
to inefficient ordering of parts and
material.
Conversion Cost1. $2400 for the car
2. $1500 for tools
3. $11,000 for conversion parts
Additional FeaturesNew springs to account for the additional 900lbs of
batteries.
DIY made 500amp battery pack cut-off switch between the
seats.
Conversion was done completely with angle iron and bolts, no
welding done anywhere.
Credits:
1. Gerald Wagner; downloadable book "Electric Vehicle
Conversions".
2. Alfa Romeo; www.alfabb.com
3. Steve Clunn; www.greenshedconversions.com
4. Motor, Controller, Batteries;
www.greenshedconversions.com
5. Battery Lugs, Relays, etc; www.evsource.com
6. Battery Chargers; Odyssey
7. Suspension Springs; Coil Springs Specialties, LLC

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