| Owner | Craig Vinton |
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1996 Geo Tracker 1994 Chevrolet S-10 1929 Mercedes Roadster EV |
| Location | Seattle, Washington US map |
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| Vehicle | 1994 Dodge TEVan (OEM Electric) |
| Motor | General Electric Separately Excited DC 65 HP |
| Drivetrain | 2 speed transmission with clutch and park |
| Controller | General Electric solid-state microprocessor |
| Batteries | 30 Saft STM5-200, 6.00 Volt, Nickel-Cadmium, Flooded Undergoing Lithium conversion at this time... |
| System Voltage | 180 Volts |
| Charger | Martin-Marietta on-board with multiple inputs |
| Heater | 8.8 Kw electric (HOT!) |
| DC/DC Converter | General Electric 120 Amps output intregal to controller, no auxilary battery |
| Instrumentation | a) "fuel" guage displaying state of charge b) motor temp guage c) E-meter |
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) |
| Acceleration | unremarkable |
| Range | 86 Miles (138 Kilometers) EV America testing did 86.4 miles at 45 mph |
| Seating Capacity | 5 adults |
| Curb Weight | 5,060 Pounds (2,300 Kilograms) (Can you say hefty?) Will be lighter after Li conversion... |
| Tires | P205/75R15 Goodyear Integrity at 50 PSI |
| Additional Features | a) Electric air conditioning (R-134a) b) Regenerative braking b) Power Brakes d) Power Steering e) AM/FM Stereo f) Dual airbags g) Automatic watering system |
| This is an electric version of a Dodge Caravan, one of 56 built by Chrysler as a test program. One half of the vans were equipped with Eagle-Pitcher Nickel-Iron batteries, and one half with SAFT Nickel-Cadmium batteries. Mine is one of the second group. This van gives a very good idea of what is possible if the auto industry decided to build EVs. It is fully equipped with seating for five, dual airbags, power steering, power brakes, and a very powerful electric heater. The batteries are conservatively rated for 100,000 miles of service. | |
1994 Dodge TEVan
“Kelvin”
Last Updated 01-31-2012
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