OwnerDave MacGurn
LocationBend, Oregon United States map
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Vehicle1989 Toyota Pickup, shortbed
MotorNetgain Warp9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain5 speed manual, rear wheel drive
ControllerEvnetics Soliton Jr.
Batteries38 Realforce, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
200 amp-hour with MiniBMS battery management
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-30
Heater1500W ceramic. Installed a mass air sensor to insure air movement in heater box before heater activation in addition to a high temperature limit switch.
DC/DC Converter Power Max PM3-55
InstrumentationEV Display by CleanPowerAuto
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
Great on the flats around town. Slow on sustained hills.
AccelerationI can easily stay with city traffic.
Range100 Miles (160 Kilometers)
I have gone up to 75 miles between charges without a major sag in the pack voltage.
EV Miles
Start:146,853 Miles (236,286 Kilometers)
Current:148,096 Miles (238,286 Kilometers)
Total:1,243 Miles (1,999 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/6/2013
Seating Capacity3 on a cozy bench seat.
Curb Weight3,180 Pounds (1,445 Kilograms)
The initial curb weight was 2740 and the converted weight is 3180.
Tires185/70R14
Conversion TimeLess than 2 years of sporadic work
Additional FeaturesThe insulated battery box has thermostatically controlled heat trace in its floor for cold weather charging.

Used the MES-DEA electric vacuum pump for the power brakes.

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