Craig Dusing's 1997 Chevrolet S-10

Owner

Craig Dusing

Location

Milledgeville, Illinois US ^map

Web/Email

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Vehicle

1997 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup
Converted with EV-America design

Motor

Advanced DC FB-4001A Series Wound DC

Drivetrain

2.2L 4 cyl gasoline engine with 5 speed manual transmission

Controller

Curtis 1231C

Batteries

18 Trojan T-875, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
63 lbs ea.
1,134 lbs total

System Voltage

144 Volts

Charger

Zivan NG3
120V Input

Heater

N/A

DC/DC Converter

Astrodyne Sp-480P

Instrumentation

Analog voltmeter & ammeter

Top Speed

60 MPH (96 KPH)
Top speed to date: 60 mph in 4th gear.

Acceleration

Acceleration is good using 2nd, 3rd, 4th gears of the factory 5-speed transmsssion. Motor is direct coupled (clutchless) with custom steel coupler utilizing the factory clutch plate hub only.

Range

Anticipating 30-40 miles

EV Miles

Start:	56,512 Miles (90,927 Kilometers)
Current:	56,598 Miles (91,066 Kilometers)
Total:	86 Miles (138 Kilometers)
	As of 4/27/2008

Seating Capacity

3 adults

Curb Weight

4,040 Pounds (1,836 Kilograms)
3100 lb curb weight before conversion

Tires

Uniroyal P205/75R/15

Conversion Time

5 months (Nov-07 to Apr-08)

Update - 02/23/08: This S-10 conversion was begun as a part-time project in Nov. 2007. As of 2/23/08, the ADC motor,direct drive coupler, trans adapter plate, and transmission have been fit up and test run at 12V, and are installed in the vehicle. The original truck rear frame supports have been replaced with new battery box supports, battery boxes have been constructed and frames painted, and (18) Trojan T-875 batteries have been purchased and delivered. We are now preparing to cable up the battery pack and begin installing the controller, contactors, etc. We're hoping to time our first on-road test with the disappearance of snow and return to warm weather in NW Illinois.

Update 04/17/08. Took the vehicle on it's maiden voyage on April 12th. 5 miles on the initial run. Truck runs great and shifts easily. Will spend the next few weeks slowly increasing the trip mileage and training/charging batteries. Will also do some wiring documentation and "tidying-up" with wire loom. Longest trip to date has been 15 mi.

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