Engine and transmissionEngine bay
OwnerChristopher Watt
LocationFrankston, Victoria Australia map
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Vehicle1985 Holden Commodore
White 1985 White Holden Commodore Sedan.
187k kms on the clock. Aqua/Blue-Green
Interior. Fantastic condition for its age
:)
MotorHPEVS AC50 3-Phase AC
HPEVS AC-50 Kit from Bylong Australia 96 Volts standard
15HP Constant power, 50+ Peak.
Kit comes with Curtis Controller and
Curtis 840 Display
Drivetrain3 speed Automatic
3.0 litre straight 6 EFI.
ControllerCurtis 1238-7601
HPEVS AC-50 Kit from Bylong Australia 96 Volts standard
650Amps power draw, 50+ HP Peak.
Kit comes with AC motor and Curtis 840
Display
Batteries40, 3.30 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
Still looking for possible batteries. Once ICe Engine is
removed, areae will be measured and battery type will be
determined
System Voltage120 Volts
HeaterConverting the A/C to reverse cycle
InstrumentationStandard instrumentation. Have an economy gauge which uses
the vacuum from the IC engine. Will need to convert it to an
electrically driven device and use it as an ammetre
Top Speed90 MPH (144 KPH)
I had a VK Commodore as my first car, it was stolen. I got that
up to 140 once. Looking to maintain that or beat it :)
AccelerationDon't know
Range100 Miles (160 Kilometers)
Distance i need to travel on a charge
would be from FRANKSTON to Sunbury
EV Miles
Start:116,000 Miles (186,644 Kilometers)
Current:116,000 Miles (186,644 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity5 adults
Conversion TimeHave no focus on time at this stage.
Bought the car September 2011

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