| Owner | Dave Brown (former owner, EV has been sold) |
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| Location | Palmdale, California United States map |
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| Vehicle | 1980 Datsun 310 hatchback |
| Motor | Prestolite 4001 Series Wound DC 22 HP |
| Drivetrain | original 4 speed transmission with clutch |
| Controller | Cableform 600 Amp Solid State Pulse Width Modulation (689 Amps observed) |
| Batteries | 18 US Battery US-145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded (7 in front, 11 under a hatch in rear cargo area) |
| System Voltage | 108 Volts |
| Charger | Lester 120/240 VAC ferro-resonant (on-board) |
| Heater | The Mojave desert. |
| Instrumentation | a) 500 Amp ammeter b) 120 Volt Voltmeter |
| Top Speed | 73 MPH (117 KPH) observed |
| Range | 62 Miles (99 Kilometers) (best observed to date) |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
| Curb Weight | 3,400 Pounds (1,545 Kilograms) approximately |
| Tires | 155/80 R13 Winston |
| Additional Features | a) Power Brakes b) AM/FM Cassette Stereo c) Daschund (aka "Stubbs") d) California Plate Number "PLUGITN" |
| This is a commercial conversion done by Western Research (later Lectra Motors) in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1981. It was converted new from a gasoline powered vehicle. I have had the car since March 1998. | |
1981 Lektrikar II by Western
“(aka Oliver Zipperman, Ollie,Zippie)”
Last Updated 07-20-2003
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