OwnerPhil and Chris Young
LocationBristol, Illinois US map
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Vehicle2003 Chevrolet S-10
Truck had 55004 miles at start of EV conversion. Averaged 30-35mpg with the 4cyl gas engine.
MotorNetgain WarP9 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainStock 5 speed transmission with Royal Purple Syncromax, 2wd, 4.10 rear end gearing
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
Batteries24 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-30
Heater1500 Watt ceramic
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-55
InstrumentationRemoved factory gauge cluster and replaced with Westach 0-500 Ammeter, 100-200 Volt meter, and 6-16 Volt meter. Also added a Vacuum gauge, Tach and Speedometer from Speedhut.
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
AccelerationNot a hot rod but it keeps up with traffic.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
Watt Hours/Mile500 Wh/Mile
This works out to a cost of a nickel per mile.
EV Miles
Current:1,015 Miles (1,633 Kilometers)
 
    As of 1/7/2012
Curb Weight4,980 Pounds (2,263 Kilograms)
2200lbs Front
2780lbs Rear
Conversion TimeMany nights and weekends researching parts, engineering, and building over the course of 3 years.
Conversion CostPriceless
Additional FeaturesEKM Metering Kilowatt Hour Meter, Battery heaters
Truck is alive 8/6/2011 and by the end of 2011 has over 1000 miles of trouble free operation.

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