OwnerKen Albright
LocationColumbia, Missouri US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1986 Volkswagen Scirocco
Rescued from the cruncher.
MotorAdvanced DC FB-4001 Series Wound DC
9"
Drivetrain5 speed transaxle
ControllerCurtis 1231
Batteries15 US Battery 8VGCHC, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerZivan NC-3
HeaterTwo ceramic coils, not hooked up yet.
DC/DC ConverterZivan NC-1
InstrumentationAmp (High and Low), Volt
Top SpeedJust now breaking it in.
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Calculated, not tested.
EV Miles
Start:112,846 Miles (181,569 Kilometers)
Current:112,863 Miles (181,596 Kilometers)
Total:17 Miles (27 Kilometers)
 
    As of 12/24/2007
Seating CapacityTwo. I removed the back seat to place batteries there.
Curb Weight3,000 Pounds (1,363 Kilograms)
Not weighed yet. Should be around 3K.
Conversion TimeAbout 100 man hours over 6 months.
Conversion CostAbout $8K

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