John F. Schaefer's 1982 Rabbit

Owner	John F. Schaefer
Owner's Other EV	Harley 3 wheeler
Location	High Rolls, New Mexico United States ^map
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Vehicle	1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
Motor	Advanced DC Series Wound DC 13 hp
Drivetrain	Original 4 speed transmission with clutch
Controller	Curtis 1221B
Batteries	13 US Battery 8VGC, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage	104 Volts
Charger	homebrew switcher 120 VAC
Heater	None yet. Will use ceramic with buck converter controller
DC/DC Converter	use small 12 Volt lead acid battery with 2 Amp charger built-in
Instrumentation	a)Motor Amps b)Battery Amps c)Motor speed d)Voltage (digital), with LEDs and buzzer for motor and/or controller temp or low aux battery
Top Speed	have not floorboarded it...yet
Range	have not pushed it yet
Seating Capacity	4 adults
Curb Weight	0 have not weighted it, battery is about 910 pounds
Tires	original non-descript. looking for new
Additional Features	have vacuum pump for brakes. 4 door spare is in rear, above battery box

1982 Volkswagen Rabbit“Zot”