| Owner | Eduard de Garay |
|---|---|
| Location | Overland Park, Kansas US map |
| | |
| Vehicle | 1983 Chevrolet S-10 |
| Motor | Warfield Warp 9 Series Wound DC 9" |
| Drivetrain | 5 speed without clutch |
| Controller | Curtis 1231C |
| Batteries | 24 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 144 Volts |
| Charger | Russco SC 24-120 SO |
| Heater | None |
| DC/DC Converter | None- GM 1 wire alternator belt-driven from motor tail shaft |
| Instrumentation | Voltmeter and ammeter |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) |
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) 55 miles with sporadic opportunity charge |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Additional Features | Belt-driven GM vacuum pump |
| This conversion was finished in March, 2007. I named it "Volta" in order to inform General Motors that their upcoming Volt electric car was ready for delivery, and we don't need to wait until 2020. | |
1983 Chevrolet S-10
“Volta”
Last Updated 09-10-2007
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