| Owner | University of Kansas EcoHawks |
|---|---|
| Location | Lawrence, Kansas United States map |
| Web | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle 1974 Super Beetle converted to a series hybrid as part of a senior design program at the University of Kansas. |
| Motor | Netgain Warp 9 Series Wound DC |
| Drivetrain | Warp 9 Electric Motor Yanmar 5kW Bio-Diesel Generator 120V Pack. Discover Energy Batteries |
| Batteries | 10 Discover EV31A-A, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | Zivan NG3 NG3's both 120VAC and 240VAC chargers |
| DC/DC Converter | Pending |
| Instrumentation | Full on board vehicle pc coming soon! |
| Top Speed | Still waiting to test. |
| Acceleration | Still waiting to test. |
| Range | Still waiting to test. |
| Watt Hours/Mile | Still waiting to test. |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 0 Still waiting to test. |
| Tires | Yokohama DB eSpec. Thanks to a generous donation from Yokohama |
| Please visit www.EcoHawks.org WebPage for more information and pictures!! | |
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
(under construction)
Last Updated 01-26-2010
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