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OwnerTravis Tyler
LocationLong Beach, California US map
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Vehicle1966 Volkswagen Beetle
MotorNetgain Warp 9 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainKCR Freeway flyer transmission
3.88 R/P, Superdiff, H/D side plate, Welded 3rd & 4th.
Running 75W90 Synthetic gear oil.
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1K LV
Zilla settings:
Max Amps - 640
Low Volts - 106
Low Volt Indicator - 112
Motor Amps F - 1000
Motor Amps R - 300
Max RPM - 5000
Liquid cooled with 11x18" transmission cooler mounted underneath the transmission.
Batteries40 Thunder Sky TS-LFP 160AHA, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion
System Voltage128 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC 20
HeaterDefroster in the future
DC/DC ConverterKelly HWZ1
13.5 Volt 25 Amp
ATV 12V Battery
InstrumentationXantrex Link-pro, SLI Battery, Tachometer, Motor Amps, Battery Amps, LVC Warning
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
AccelerationBetter than a stock Beetle
Range60 Miles (96 Kilometers)
60 miles to 80% DOD
Watt Hours/Mile250 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:1,151 Miles (1,851 Kilometers)
Current:8,250 Miles (13,274 Kilometers)
Total:7,099 Miles (11,422 Kilometers)
 
    As of 10/10/2011
Seating Capacity2 Adults
2 Kids
Curb Weight2,100 Pounds (954 Kilograms)
1700 Unladen weight
-250 ICE
+500 Batteries
+150 Motor
Tires175/65R15 Front on 4.5" Rim
195/60R15 Rear on 5.5" Rim
2.5" Lowered Spindles
3" Narrowed Beam
Conversion Time12 months
Conversion Cost$16,000.00
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