| Owner | Ben Graves |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | 1983 Grumman Kurbwatt 2002 Human Electric Hybrid |
| Location | Saint Simons Island, Georgia US map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1966 Volkswagen Bus |
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9" |
| Drivetrain | Rancho Type 1 Performance Transmission with lower close ratio gearing |
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 500 Amp |
| Batteries | Concorde Lifeline 4D, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | Manzanita Micro PFC 50 w/75 amp buck With additional on board Russco 20 amp and a Dual Pro 15 amp system with isolated individual charging outputs for finishing charge and backup charging |
| DC/DC Converter | Curtis |
| Instrumentation | Curtis "Fuel Gauge", Ammeter, Voltmeter |
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) in 4th gear at 5000 rpm (stock VW was 68 MPH at redline) |
| Acceleration | Much quicker than stock. ICE was rated at 44 HP |
| Range | 49 Miles (78 Kilometers) at 80% DOD on a city/hwy mix loop |
| Seating Capacity | 5 adults |
| Curb Weight | 3,890 Pounds (1,768 Kilograms) with driver per the scale at the recycling center |
| Tires | Toyo 195/50/15's |
| Conversion Time | 6 Months |
| Conversion Cost | 10k |
| Additional Features | Safari Windshields and Inertia powered A/C. |
| Special thanks to Bob at EV America, several helpful people at Curtis, friend Steve Reese, Tony at Fisher Buggies and Mike at Rancho Transmission. Watch the YouTube video: WebPage | |
1966 Volkswagen Microbus
“Electric VW Bus”
Last Updated 06-19-2010
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