OwnerDon Chesler
LocationCambridge, Ohio United States map
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Vehicle1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3
(Jet Industries Electrica 007)
MotorGeneral Electric Series Wound DC
9" 23 HP
Drivetrainoriginal 4 speed transmission with clutch
ControllerGeneral Electric EV-1
SCR based "growler"
Batteries20, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
golf cart batteries
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerLester
240 VAC ferro-resonant (off board)
Heaternone yet
Instrumentationa) 500 Amp ammeter
b) Percent Charge Gauge
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
( I haven't tried the interstate yet)
Accelerationkeeps up with normal traffic
Range35 Miles (56 Kilometers)
best so far...some hills involved
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight3,470 Pounds (1,577 Kilograms)
TiresP185/70R13
Additional Featuresa) Battery Heating System
b) Air shocks added to rear axle
This is a commercial conversion done by Jet Industries in 1980. It was based on a Plymouth glider, and never was a gasoline powered vehicle. It has been slightly modified from the original specifications.

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