Matt's 1980 Commutacar

Owner	Matt Thompson
Location	Erie, Pennsylvania United States ^map
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Vehicle	1980 Commuter Vehicles Inc. Commutacar 48 volt. Red with white interior. Original contact towers and 3 speed throttle. Nicknamed "Goudalet" because it looks like a wedge of Gouda cheese and plays on the word "Chevrolet".
Motor	General Electric Series Wound DC
Batteries	6, 0.00 Volt,
System Voltage	48 Volts
Top Speed	38 MPH (61 KPH)
Range	40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	2 adults
This car sat in a garage for 20 years. I replaced all the batteries and battery cables. Installed a new master cylinder and brake lines. New wheel cylinders and brake pads. Replaced the first speed resistor and she Passed a PA Inspection! It's been a lot of fun. I thought about converting it to an ac controller and motor, but the original contact towers are in great shape. The ABS plastic body is in wonderful condition considering it is 36 years old, and the tires have had held air for 3 years. I figured I should keep it as original as possible.

1980 CommutaCar“Goudalet”