Rear Battery ArrangementHinged bedMotor and transmissionUnder the hoodRaised bed
OwnerKent Barnes
Owner's Other EV1990 Mazda B2200
LocationBlack Mountain, North Carolina US map
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Vehicle2001 Chevrolet S-10 extended cab
This is an S10 extended cab 3 door converted in September of 2008 by Kent and David Barnes
MotorAdvanced DC FBI-4001a Series Wound DC
9"
DrivetrainStd chevy 5 speed without clutch
ControllerCurtis 1231-C
Batteries24 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
9 batteries behind axle, 10 batteries behind cab on either side of drive shaft and 5 batteries under the hood. This makes for good weight distribrution.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerQuickcharge QC220V
This is a 240 vac charger and will recharge the traction pack in 4 hours
HeaterCeramic
DC/DC ConverterAstrodyne SP-480
40 amp converter does a good job of keeping up with accessories including vacuum pump and electric power steering.
InstrumentationAmp meter for motor amps and voltmeter for pack voltage. Pod mounted on column to left of driver
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
Up to 75 so far.
AccelerationFaster than original ICE
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Range varies by temperature,terrain and number of stop signs.
EV Miles
Current:1,500 Miles (2,413 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity3 adults
Curb Weight4,000 Pounds (1,818 Kilograms)
Tires205 75 R 15
Conversion Time14 days with 2 people
Conversion CostApproximately $11,000 for conversion components
Additional Featureselectric vacuum pump.

electric power steering.

Truck has air shocks and helper springs

Emergency shut off switch (red) on dash
This vehicle was sold in May of 2009

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