Soren Coughlin-Glaser's 1973 Volkswagen Bus

Owner	Soren Coughlin-Glaser
Location	Portland, Oregon United States ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1973 Volkswagen Bus This is a 1973 VW bus I converted to electric as my work vehicle. I am a photographer and the bus is sometimes used at events as a photobooth.
Motor	Custom 9 inch Series Wound DC Jim Husted from Hi-Torque electric in Redmond Oregon custom built this for me from an old Yale fork lift motor. It is snazy and yellow!
Drivetrain	Original 1973 VW bus
Controller	Curtis 1231C
Batteries	24 Les Schwab Tire Center GC-2, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded These were generic Golf Cart 220 amp hour batteries from my local tire shop Les Schwab in Portland, OR.
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Zivan NG-3
Heater	none yet, looking...
DC/DC Converter	none
Instrumentation	amp meter, voltmeter.
Top Speed	55 MPH (88 KPH) Give me enough room and I can get up to 55, but not for too long.
Acceleration	pretty much as good or better than an ICE bus, except on hills ;-(
Range	50 Miles (80 Kilometers) I can go 40 on very hilly terrain, and more on flatter terrain. At the end of a 50 mile flat truip my pack voltage reads 144V. It starts a full charge at 156V
Watt Hours/Mile	I have a 220V charger, I gue I'll need to buy an old meter from the electric company.
Seating Capacity	7 adults
Curb Weight	0 don't know yet.
Tires	light truck tires
Conversion Time	6 months Is it ever done?
Conversion Cost	10K and counting....
Additional Features	Original AM radio! Can also be turned int a photobooth at outdoor events. portlandphotobooth.com
This is my daily driver, I average 15 miles a day and sometimes 50 when I have to travel for work. So far I've just charged at home because it is 220.

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1973 Volkswagen Bus“Photo Bus”

1973 Volkswagen Bus
“Photo Bus”