| Owner | Robert H. Beasley Jr. |
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| Location | Baltimore, Maryland US map |
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| Vehicle | 1985 Ford Escort |
| Motor | General Electric Series Wound DC |
| Drivetrain | Original 5 speed transmission |
| Controller | General Electric |
| Batteries | 16, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 96 Volts |
| Charger | K and W |
| DC/DC Converter | accessories run with separate 12 Volt marine battery |
| Instrumentation | came with motor - % charge left and error messages |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) never tried to go faster than that |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 3,800 Pounds (1,727 Kilograms) |
| Tires | 2 low rolling resistance on front with 45-50 lbs pressure per designer. Can't get those tires anymore so other tires on back. |
| BEACON stands for Beasley Conversion | |
1985 Ford Escort
“BEACON”
Last Updated 11-26-1998
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