Sherman Cox' 1991 Mazda Protege

Owner	Sherman Cox
Location	Allentown, Pennsylvania US ^map
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Vehicle	1991 Mazda Protege Owned car since it was new.
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9.1" diameter Weight: 143 lbs., 65 kg
Drivetrain	5-speed manual, clutchless
Controller	Curtis 1231C-8601 96-144V, 500 amp
Batteries	12 Trojan 30XHS-WNT, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded This model is lighter and smaller than many other options, but still provides adequate calculated range.
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Elcon PFC-2000+ 110 or 220V AC input, 144V DC out, programmed for this set of batteries
Heater	To be installed: DES-MEA RM4 fluid heater
DC/DC Converter	Elcon DC-DC 132-168 V DC
Instrumentation	Voltmeter, ammeter, Paktrakr (to be installed)
Top Speed	60 MPH (96 KPH) Easily reached highway speed, probably can get to 65 mph
Acceleration	Not very good, but batteries are new
Range	Have been working up range. Now at over 15 miles with plenty to spare.
Watt Hours/Mile	to be determined
Seating Capacity	5 adult
Curb Weight	0 to be determined
Conversion Time	Research started Dec. 08. ICE removed 9/3/09, first drive 12/27/09
Conversion Cost	About $13,500 so far, only minor expenses remain
Additional Features	Battery boxes made from black ABS plastic sheet with clear acrylic sheet as covers. These hold 10 of the 12 batteries. Boxes will be vented during charging with blower and duct system. This still needs to be installed.
Obtained most parts and much advice from EV America. ICE removed and electric motor installed in auto garage with previous experience on two other EVs. Battery frames made and installed at a welding shop. Wiring done by electrical engineer with experience on two other EVs. Showing car at EVent in Macungie, PA on Sat., May 1, 2010.

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