| Owner | Perry Ellington (former owner, EV has been sold) |
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| Location | Louisville, Kentucky US map |
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| Vehicle | 1991 Volkswagen Beetle |
| Motor | General Electric Series Wound DC 23hp rated at 99.5v, 201 Amp |
| Drivetrain | 4 speed manual |
| Controller | General Electric EV-1 SCR based "growler" |
| Batteries | 12, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded (planned) |
| System Voltage | 96 Volts |
| Heater | none yet |
| Instrumentation | to be determined |
| Top Speed | 60 MPH (96 KPH) desired |
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) desired |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 2,800 Pounds (1,272 Kilograms) planned, with batteries |
| Tires | to be determined |
| Due to financial circumstances beyond my control, I was forced to sell Zapper to a VW collector who converted it back (gasp) to gas and did a total restore. I have kept the elctrical components though and am in the process of gathering what is needed for a Saab 900 conversion. | |
1961 Volkswagen Beetle
“Zapper (as in Bug Zapper)”
Last Updated 01-13-2002
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