Aaron Cake's 2000 Honda Insight

Owner	Aaron Cake
Owner's Other EV	Rage Micro Scooter
Location	London, Ontario Canada ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2000 Honda Insight
Motor	Honda Vtec-E Brushless DC 3 cylinder Vtec-E, 10 killoWatt brushless DC
Drivetrain	Wrong Wheel Drive (FWD), 5 Speed Manual
Controller	Honda factory unit
Batteries	120, Nickel-Metal Hydride 120 D cell
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	integrated into motor controller, motor acts as generator during regen
Heater	Standard liquid filled heater core
DC/DC Converter	Honda 75 Amp
Instrumentation	Full digital dash, MPG indicators, 3 odometers
Top Speed	Don't know (speedometer maxes at 199 KM/H)
Acceleration	0 to 60 MPH in about 10 seconds
Range	800 Miles (1287 Kilometers) per tank highway, 700 city
Seating Capacity	2 adults (more if stuffed in hatch area)
Curb Weight	1,888 Pounds (858 Kilograms)
Tires	165/65R14 Bridgestone 'Potenza' RE92 LRR
Additional Features	Great little car... Give us some real (plug in) hybrids already! "144VOLTS" plates