| Owner | University of Maine Solar Vehicle Team |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EV | Phantom Sol |
| Location | Orono, Maine United States map |
| Vehicle | 1985 Chevrolet S-10 |
| Motor | Advanced DC FB-4001 Series Wound DC |
| Controller | DC Power Systems |
| Batteries | 27 Trojan T-145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 162 Volts |
| Charger | 220 VAC Battery Charger |
| Top Speed | 75 MPH (120 KPH) |
| Range | 100 Miles (160 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 3 |
| Conversion Cost | Cost to convert one vehicle from gasoline to solar electric (based on value of 2001 dollars) - $5000 1 KW Solar Array (12, 85 Watt solar modules, current cost ~ $5/Watt) - $2000 Advanced DC Electric Motor and Bubba Contactor - $1200 - 2400 DCP Motor Controller (or equivalent) - $2400 Trojan T145 Batteries (24, 6 V batteries) - $1000 220 VAC Battery Charger - $ 400 - 600 Charge Controller / Optimizer for solar array (optional) - $1000 Hardware: 00 wire, lugs, flexible shield, mounting plates for motor and controller, vacuum pump and tank, small auxiliary battery for E-meters. |
| The Solar Black Bear - Performance Highlights From June 3 to November 3, 1999, the SSB traveled a total of 2446 miles on $75.60 worth of electricity (based on the utility @ $.14/KW, 414.7KWh). Assuming the price of gasoline to be $1.40 per gallon, a gas-powered car would have to get about 45.3 miles per gallon to compare, or operate at a cost of 3.1 cents per mile of travel. From June to November 2000, 2001 and 2002 the SBB traveled an average of 50-80 miles per week using only energy gained directly from the sun (about 10-15 miles of free driving per day). It cost literally nothing to drive and produced virtually no air pollution for a period of six months each year. Awards 2001, 2000 and 1999 NESEA American Tour de Sol 1st place in Solar Commuter Category (vehicles for practical daily use) 1st place Solar Fraction (how much of the vehicles energy comes from the sun) 2002, 2004 NESEA American Tour De Sol 1st place Solar Commuter Category - 2 Person Division 2003 NESEA American Tour De Sol 1st place Solar Commuter Category - 2 Person Division Most Solar Miles in One Day | |
1985 Chevrolet S-10
“The Solar Black Bear”
Last Updated 07-29-2006
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