| Owner | Bob Oldham |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EV | The Barstool |
| Location | Doswell, Virginia US map |
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| Vehicle | 2000 Honda Insight |
| Motor | Honda Vtec-E Brushless DC 3 cylinder Vtec-E, 10 killoWatt brushless DC |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive, 5 speed (4th & 5th are overdrive) |
| Controller | Honda |
| Batteries | 120, Nickel-Metal Hydride 120 D cell |
| System Voltage | 144 Volts |
| Charger | (motor acts as a generator) |
| Heater | liquid-warmed, standard ICE fair |
| DC/DC Converter | TDK 75 Amp |
| Instrumentation | All digital dash, including fuel, battery charge level and 'Charge/Assist' mode gauge. |
| Top Speed | untested |
| Acceleration | untested |
| Range | 700 Miles (1126 Kilometers) per tankful (10.6 gallons) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 1,800 Pounds (818 Kilograms) |
| Tires | 165/65R14 Bridgestone 'Potenza' RE92 LRR |
| A note from the Webmaster Insight is not an electric car. However, it contains many of the major components of a true electric car, and is a huge step in the right direction. Hopefully Honda and others will make true electric cars available soon. | |
2000 Honda Insight
Last Updated 04-13-2002
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