| Owner | Jim Donovan (former owner, EV has been sold) |
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1989 Chevrolet S-10 Tahoe 1992 Chevrolet S-10 1995 Solectria Force 1992 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab |
| Location | Westwood, Kansas United States map |
| Vehicle | 1993 Ford Escort |
| Motor | General Electric Shunt Wound DC 40 Kilowatt |
| Drivetrain | Standard Ford 5 speed transmission and clutch assembly (uses 2nd and 3rd gears only) |
| Controller | Soleq 40 kW separately excited DC traction control system |
| Batteries | 18, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel |
| System Voltage | 108 Volts |
| Charger | Soleq 120 VAC selectable input current limit, 30 Amp, 20 Amp, or 16 Amp |
| Heater | 2 Kw electric cabin heater |
| DC/DC Converter | Soleq 40 Amp |
| Instrumentation | a) Tachometer b) Digital volt meter c) Digital Ammeter |
| Top Speed | 85 MPH (136 KPH) |
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) average, (60 miles if driven conservatively) |
| Seating Capacity | 5 adults |
| Curb Weight | 4,019 Pounds (1,826 Kilograms) |
| Tires | Goodyear Invicta GL |
| Additional Features | 120 VAC air conditioner (operated through a DC-AC inverter) Power brakes Pre-heat and cool options (start your day off with a car that is climate controlled to 72 degrees in the summer and 78 degrees in the winter) On board electrical meter to measure total power consumption of the vehicle. |
| VEHICLE SOLD TO AN INDIVIDUAL ON THE WEST COAST Professionally converted by Soleq Corporation of Chicago, IL, through a grant from the US Department of Energy for a group of Kansas Electrical Companies. Originally driven in and around Manhattan, Kansas, and used as a "show" vehicle by the Co-op. | |
1993 Soleq EVcort
Last Updated 07-17-2006
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