OwnerGary Livingston
LocationNew Dundee, Ontario Canada map
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Vehicle1997 Mazda B4000
Extended Cab Pickup
MotorGeneral Electric Series Wound DC
9" diameter, from a Hyster. Advanced 13 degrees.
DrivetrainDC Series motor, 5 speed standard, clutchless, 3.55 posi 8.8
Ford.
ControllerEvnetics Soliton1
1000 amp
Batteries66 Skyenergy 180 Ah, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
CALB or China Aviation Lithium Battery company is probably a
more accurate name at this point.
System Voltage211 Volts
ChargerElcon 6kw
HeaterHome made fluid heater. Used a tractor block heater. Split the
snap switch off to 12 volt circuit through a contactor. At pack
voltage is about 4.5kw. Works great. Liquid cooled motor
cycle reservoir and pressure cap.
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-220-45
45 amp
InstrumentationHigh Voltage Cycle Analyst + Zeva fuel gauge driver.
Top Speed110 MPH (176 KPH)
I've had it up to 100 mph and it was still building pretty well
so, I'm not sure but definitely more than 100.
AccelerationBetter than the 4 litre 6 cylinder.
Range100 Miles (160 Kilometers)
Again, not sure as I have never ran it down. It is perfect for
what I do. It should do closer to 120 miles on a good day.
Watt Hours/Mile350 Wh/Mile
I've measured as high as 475 and as low as 295
EV Miles
Current:8,980 Miles (14,448 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults comfortably. 4 in a pinch. Has the little jump seats,
but I have the charger mounted back there.
Curb Weight4,150 Pounds (1,886 Kilograms)
TiresI have two sets. One are BF Goodrich G-Force P235/50-ZR 18.
These are on the Pony Bullets. The other set are LRR
something on stock wheels. There is a significant difference in
efficiency. :)
Conversion TimeAbout a year of spare time. I made mostly everything I could
(adaptor plate, coupler, bat boxes etc etc) I rebuilt motor and
advanced brushes.
Conversion CostToo much. . . but I gotta tell u, with the price of gas here in
Canada, it actually is paying me back. :)
Additional FeaturesThe box tilts up and all batteries are mounted low. Some behind the axle, some in front
and some under the hood. All boxes are "intelligent" with thermostatically controlled
heaters and fan cooling. No BMS.
Power steering via Toyota MR2 Spyder Electric/hydraulic pump.
Power brakes via MES-DEA vacuum pump.
Differential is currently an 8.8 Ford 28 spline with a 3.55 posi.
This truck has been very reliable. I just drive it.
I have purchased a Shiva (Evnetics name for their new Mega-Watt controller). I'm
designing a Hybrid battery pack and will couple high output A123 batteries with my CALB
LiFePo pack. I'm also building a 13" in motor (out of two compound wound motors). I
plan to use a Gear Vendors overdrive with Lenco reverser. Will be installing a 9" 31
spline from an Explorer (disc brakes) with taller gears, maybe a locker.
This all sounds rather strange I suppose as it is too heavy for racing, but I want some
high level performance on the street and will visit the track occasionally. I don't want my
ride sitting in the garage all the time.
People need to see that these vehicles can be home made, done well, driven distance and
smoke almost anything they come up against. :)

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