Motor Test
OwnerRoss Cunniff
Owner's Other EV1975 Porsche 914
LocationFort Collins, Colorado US map
WebWebPage
Vehicle1986 Jeep Cherokee XJ
MotorAzure Dynamics/Solectria AC55 3-Phase AC
72HP peak (at ~2000 RPM)
Drivetrain5-speed manual
ControllerAzure Dynamics/Solectria DMOC445
Batteries26 Concorde AGM-1280T, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
80 AH 12-volt AGM, 60 lbs each
System Voltage312 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-20
HeaterDual 450V ceramic
DC/DC ConverterAzure Dynamics/Solectria DCDC750BC12
Battery charging converter, 58A output
InstrumentationPakTrakr with shunt / ammeter option
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
AccelerationI like the AC55. I'm currently just driving the ElectroJeep around in 3rd gear and it keeps up with traffic fine.
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
That would be at 90% DOD. Practical 50% DOD limit is 20 miles.
Watt Hours/Mile600 Wh/Mile
This is wall Whr/mile (i.e. includes charging overhead)
EV Miles
Start:188,814 Miles (303,801 Kilometers)
Current:188,911 Miles (303,957 Kilometers)
Total:97 Miles (156 Kilometers)
 
    As of 7/11/2009
Seating Capacity5 adults
Curb Weight4,000 Pounds (1,818 Kilograms)
Estimated post-conversion weight (battery pack is 1500 lbs)
TiresTBD
Conversion Time11 months. Probably 500 or more hours of time.
Conversion CostMore than I want to admit :-)
Conversion started in March 2008, complete in June 2009 (with a hiatus from Feb-May of 2009)

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