UM Solar Vehicle Team's Phantom Sol

Owner	University of Maine Solar Vehicle Team
Owner's Other EV	1985 Chevrolet S-10
Location	Orono, Maine United States ^map
Web	WebPage
Vehicle	1982 GMC S-15 modified pickup chassis with custom body
Motor	Advanced DC FB-4001 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain	6-speed Camaro tranny and racing clutch
Controller	DC Power Systems T-Rex 1800 Amp
Batteries	40 Trojan T-875, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded double string
System Voltage	160 Volts
Charger	Recharge time: approx. 6 hrs.
Top Speed	140 MPH (225 KPH)
Acceleration	0-60 mph in 8-10 seconds 1/4 mile: 14 - 16 seconds 1/4-mile top speed: approx. 97 mph
Range	140 Miles (225 Kilometers) Driven somewhat conservatively, we got over a 100 miles out of a charge. It was hardly ever driven conservatively though.
Seating Capacity	2
Curb Weight	5,000 Pounds (2,272 Kilograms)
Additional Features	10 KW Generator mounted on fromt of motor for regenrative braking.
Max. Horsepower: close to 400 HP Max. Torque: around 500 ft-lb Weight: approx. 5000 lb Length: 16 ft Width: 6 ft 2 in Height: 42 in Ground Clearance: 5 in Acceleration, 0 - 60 mph: 7 - 9 sec Acceleration, 1/4 mile: 14 - 16 sec Acceleration, 1/4-mile top speed: approx. 97 mph Top Speed: approx. 140 mph Gas Mileage Equivalent: 60 mpg (about 2.4 cents per mile) Range: 100 - 130 miles per charge Recharge time: approx. 6 hrs. 2002 Tour de Sol 1st place acceleration (all categories) 2001 Tour de Sol 3rd place in acceleration (1st among electric vehicles...) 2001 Tour de Sol 2nd place in lead-acid battery range. (1st among vehicles without trailers) 2001 Tour de Sol Won the Blue Sky Award, (for perseverence in the face of adversity - we placed the Phantom Sol's motor with a new one after the old one completely self-destructed in the middle of the Tour)

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