OwnerJohn Nicholson
LocationConway, Massachusetts US map
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Vehicle1984 Toyota 2WD Pickup
Hope to get it inspected this month. Just have gauges and rear fenders to put on. 4 6V batteries in front, 20 in the rear.
MotorWarfield Warp 9 Series Wound DC
RPM sensor on the tailshaft.
DrivetrainCAN-EV transmission adapter with balanced flywheel and Stage 3 ceramic clutch plate on the stock W-52 transmission.
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1K HV
Hall-effect pedal used for input.
Batteries24 Crown CR-225, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Conventional automotive style posts with additional screw terminal to one side.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerDelta-Q Technologies 912-7200
Two isolated 72 volt chargers, one on each half of the battery pack. Will be mounted in the cab behind the seat.
HeaterTwo ceramic elements with the stock fan.
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-55
I plan on doing ruggedization mods and maybe mounting in the cab.
InstrumentationGauges from Electro Automotive: 6-16V for SLI battery monitoring, 0-500 motor amps, 115-175 battery volts.
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
This conversion is being done as a daily commuter and doesn't need to go more than 50 mph.
RangeNot measured yet.
Watt Hours/MileNot measured yet.
Seating CapacityTwo and a half.
Conversion Cost$10K and counting.

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