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OwnerCoby Skye
LocationLong Beach, California US map
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Vehicle1999 Geo Metro
Free donor Vehicle
MotorAzure Dynamics/Solectria AC24 3-Phase AC
DrivetrainFWD, previously a 1.0 L 3 cyl
ControllerAzure Dynamics/Solectria DMOC445
Batteries12 Deka Dominator Gel (#8G31DTM), 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-20
HeaterPlanning to buy a small heater that plugs into the lighter socket - its So. Cal. so I won't need a heater much
DC/DC ConverterCC Power C400
The model stopped working, I am looking to use a solar trickle charger instead. Anyone done this successfully???
InstrumentationElectroAuto's 3 pack: 6-16 volts for the house battery; "fuel" gauge reading full at 156 Volts (for total pack voltage); and -200.0.200 Ammeter
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
9-7-08 Update: Just did a freeway test drive, the car will do at least 70
AccelerationSlightly better than the old 3 cyl.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
9-3-08 update: went over 30 miles today around town and only drained to about 40%! Not bad :)
Watt Hours/Mile320 Wh/Mile
Rough estimate, including some freeway driving and charging losses
EV Miles
Start:194,346 Miles (312,702 Kilometers)
Current:194,572 Miles (313,066 Kilometers)
Total:226 Miles (363 Kilometers)
 
    As of 9/24/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults (took out the back seat for batteries)
Curb Weight1,859 Pounds (844 Kilograms)
prior to conversion process, probably about 2500 now with batteries installed
Tires9-23-08: Just put new Falken ZE-512 195/60R15s on the Acura rims that the previous owner got. Should be low rolling resistance, will post my results with them.
Conversion Timetoo long (our first conversion, so everything is a learning process :)
Conversion CostVehicle - donated
A/C Kit from EA - $11K
Brakes/Suspension - $500
Batteries - $2,500
AVCON Adapter - $250
Battery Box - $40 from a friend (thanks Charlie!)
Professional services (welding, wiring, etc.) - approx. $2,500
Additional FeaturesInstalled interface to the Controller into the cabin, makes it easier to get readings and make adjustments. If you have a similar project with an Azure Dynamics controller, email me and I'll send you my files for comparison.

Plan to add a solar trickle charger for the SLI (house) battery, to avoid the DC to DC converter which suddenly went dead.
Installed A/C Light Vehicle Kit from Electro Automotive WebPage

8/8/8 update - It's alive! Just took the first EVer self-propelled test drive.

Note: We previously contracted with Bob Van Gorder of Romona, CA to complete the conversion, however we DO NOT recommend Bob.

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