Owner	D. Bouton Baldridge (former owner, EV has been sold)
Owner's Other EVs	BD36 Bike Electrified Kit 2014 Ford C Max Energi eLazair
Location	Wilmington, North Carolina United States map
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Vehicle	1992 Geo Metro commercial conversion by Solectria
Motor	Azure Dynamics/Solectria 3-Phase AC 28 kW
Drivetrain	direct drive, with one speed transmision
Controller	Azure Dynamics/Solectria 3 phase AC
Batteries	40 A123 Systems lithium polymer 35AH pouch cell, 13.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion 40 3.7volt cells, no BMS. after 6 mos the cell volt numbers were very close. Added waterbed heater to keep the batteries warmer it does help, but the Lifepo4 really prevers to be at 70 degress or higher. Very high c rating, heater not needed 10c
System Voltage	164 Volts
Charger	Zivan NG3 just upgraded to a lithium profile
Heater	none
DC/DC Converter	Azure Dynamics/Solectria 350 Watt
Instrumentation	Voltmeter, two temperature gauges
Top Speed	65 MPH (104 KPH)
Acceleration	0 to 60 MPH in maybe a minute
Range	30 Miles (48 Kilometers) currently testing range with smaller capacity batteries, with reduced weight and greater available energy there may not be significant change in original design range, yet to be seen.
Watt Hours/Mile	150 Wh/Mile
EV Miles	Start: 15,000 Miles (24,135 Kilometers) Current: 30,500 Miles (49,074 Kilometers) Total: 15,500 Miles (24,939 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	4 adults
Curb Weight	1,750 Pounds (795 Kilograms)
Tires	Sumitomo HTR 200 175R 13
Conversion Time	a few hours 3-5
Conversion Cost	$3000
Additional Features	Has solar panel and max power solar tracker (OEM replacements) Just upgraded to 270 watt array of two thin film 135wpanels, off the grid. Have not plugged in over 4+years or 2700 miles.

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