Rear emblemWarp 9 MR2Motor coveredLithiums in the front!Front batteries coveredThe 2010-11 and 2011-12 classesTrunk batteries coveredLithiums in the back
OwnerTopsail High School EV Team
Owner's Other EV2001 Ford Ranger Edge
LocationWilmington, North Carolina United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1991 Toyota MR2
Mid engine Rear wheel drive 2 seater.
MotorAdvanced DC WARP 9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain5 Speed Toyota clutchless
ControllerSynkromotive DC750
Batteries48 Thunder Sky 100ah, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
System Voltage154 Volts
ChargerZivan NG-3
120V input, set it and forget it.
Heaternot yet
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-45
InstrumentationCycle Analyst
Top Speed115 MPH (185 KPH)
I'll never tell...
AccelerationA bit slower than stock
Range90 Miles (144 Kilometers)
90 miles at an average speed of 35 on a flat grade. 70 miles typical driving.
EV Miles
Current:3,800 Miles (6,114 Kilometers)
 
    As of 11/2/2011
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,640 Pounds (1,200 Kilograms)
Conversion Time3 months
Conversion Cost$16,000
Additional FeaturesThe car has D2 coil-over suspension all around plus
Suspension Techniques sway bars front and rear. ASA AR-1 wheels
This car was completed in May 2009, and enhanced with
lithium batteries spring 2011 by the Topsail High School
Electric Vehicle class and took first place in the SMARTT Challenge competition. Topsail high school has finished first overall for the past 8 years! Thanks to all who sponsored the EV Team. Special thanks to everyone who contributed to this conversion...you know who you are.

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