OwnerMorten Busklein
Owner's Other EV1970 General Electric Elec-Trak E-15
LocationFrosta, Norway map
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Vehicle1996 Volkswagen Golf CitiStromer
ControllerSiemens
Batteries16, 6.00 Volt,
System Voltage96 Volts
ChargerSiemens
Heaterdiesel powered heater
DC/DC ConverterSiemens
Instrumentationlimited...just kph and rpm, no economy gauge.
Top Speed62 MPH (99 KPH)
62 mph/100kph on flat ground
Range55 Miles (88 Kilometers)
43-55 miles with new batteries at 45mph, 30-40 miles at
55mph With the 6 year old batteries I get approx 25 miles
range due in part to steep/long hills on my commute.
Watt Hours/Milethe car uses between 3.4-4.4 watts/10km
EV Miles
Current:42,000 Miles (67,578 Kilometers)
 
    As of 4/28/2008
Seating Capacity4
Additional FeaturesSiemens Simovert controller for dc-dc inverting, dc-ac power for the motor, + more.
I'm told it is the single most expensive part on the car.
great car for commuting. the current batteries are just fine for my commute, as long as
I can continue plugging in at the train station where I do the other part of the commute.

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