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OwnerNathaniel Martin
LocationSan Francisco, California United States map
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Vehicle1976 Volkswagen Rabbit
MotorPrestolite Series Wound DC
7"
DrivetrainOriginal 4 speed transmission with clutch
ControllerCurtis 1221B
Batteries16 US Battery US8GC, 0.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage128 Volts
ChargerZivan K2
DC/DC ConverterTodd PC-40LV
Instrumentationa) ammeter
b) Voltmeter
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
estimated
Range85 Miles (136 Kilometers)
estimated at 40 mph
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,700 Pounds (1,227 Kilograms)
estimated
Conversion in progress. I hope it will be a good EV allowing me to go at highway speeds and get good 35 mile range at highway speeds.

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