OwnerBill Theeringer
LocationSanta Barbara, California United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1990 Mazda Miata
MotorAdvanced DC FB-4001A Series Wound DC
9 inch
DrivetrainStock 5 speed
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
Batteries11 Marathon MV12V90F, 13.80 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage132 Volts
ChargerLamba LFS-47-48
5 X 5 X 9, internal fan cooling, 20 amps current limited, rated at 1071 watts each. Primaries in parallel, secondaries in series.
HeaterElectric, 4 ceramic elements run off the 180 volt bus. Installed in A/C evaporator compartment. Works perfectly!
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
85 with 11 GNB's, 96 with 13 Optimas.
AccelerationVery good, but depends on gear used.
EV Miles
Start:33,000 Miles (53,097 Kilometers)
Current:41,513 Miles (66,794 Kilometers)
Total:8,513 Miles (13,697 Kilometers)
 
    As of 12/1/2007
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,860 Pounds (1,300 Kilograms)
TiresBridgestone Potenza P175/65R14
Conversion TimeAbout 6 months, off and on.
Conversion CostAbout $3,200

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