OwnerJack McKee
LocationBellingham, Washington US map
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Vehicle1980 Volkswagen Pickup
1980 Rabbit pickup.
MotorHi Torque Electric Series Wound DC
6.7 inch diameter, double shaft, 15 inches long, 95 lbs. It
looks a lot like the L-91 double shaft.
ControllerAlltrax 7245
450 amps for 2 minutes
300 amps for 5 minutes
200 amps continuously
Batteries12, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Crown golf cart, 225 amp hours, 61 lbs
System Voltage72 Volts
ChargerQuickcharge 20 amp
HeaterI knew I forgot something
DC/DC ConverterKelly
300 watt DC/DC converter
InstrumentationVoltmeter, ammeter, ammeter for DC/DC
I need a state of charge meter
Top Speed50 MPH (80 KPH)
It will do 50 but draws the amps.
AccelerationFine for around town
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
don't really know the range yet but others with approximate
same system get about 30 miles
Watt Hours/Miledon't know yet
EV Miles
Start:86,000 Miles (138,374 Kilometers)
Current:86,745 Miles (139,572 Kilometers)
Total:745 Miles (1,198 Kilometers)
 
    As of 10/10/2009
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,700 Pounds (1,227 Kilograms)
Just weighed it today.
TiresStandard radial run up to 45 lbs
Conversion Time4 months of half time work. Still more to do.
Conversion Cost$5000
Additional FeaturesNot many. Just trying to have a basic around town vehicle.
Seems to work well for an around town vehicle. I really like watching the amp meter and trying to use less amps. I've ordered heavy duty springs; its kind of looks like a low rider now. I need a bigger vacuum pump. But other than those two things I'm happy. And I'm thinking about a blower, mostly to keep dirt and water out of the motor. The cooling wouldn't hurt either. I did a electric vehicle show and they parked me next to a Tesla which was funny; a study in contrasts.

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