Seth Murray's 1985 Chevrolet S-10

Owner	Seth Murray
Location	Brunswick, Maine US ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1985 Chevrolet S-10 2.8L V6, 4 speed, 2 wheel drive short bed
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9"
Drivetrain	Original Chevy 4 speed, without clutch. I wish I still had the clutch
Controller	DC Power Systems DCP-600 Raptor
Batteries	20 Trojan T-145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 4 batteries where the radiator was, and 16 in boxes under bed.
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	Lester 120/240 VAC ferro-resonant 25 Amp 120 Volt
Heater	1500W ceramic
DC/DC Converter	DC Power Systems DC-300
Instrumentation	500A and 60-160V analog meters, 500 Amp E-meter with RS-232 serial connection, Tachometer, DCP controller status LEDs, Heater LED, Vacuum guage for power brakes
Top Speed	80 MPH (128 KPH)
Acceleration	0 to 30 MPH in 8 seconds, (gas S10 I think is 7 seconds)
Range	50 Miles (80 Kilometers) average, 80 miles max
Seating Capacity	3
Curb Weight	4,200 Pounds (1,909 Kilograms) battery to total weight ratio is abut 1:3
Tires	Goodyear Conquest Low Rolling Resistance
Conversion Time	About a year, 320 man hours
Conversion Cost	$12,000
Converted in 2002 by a father-son team, Mark and Seth Murray, and competeted in the 2002 Tour de Sol. The truck was sold to a NJ commuter in 2003.

1985 Chevrolet S-10“DC Cruiser”