| Owner | Richard van Wyhe | ||||||||
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| Location | Shasta Lake, California US map | ||||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||||
| Vehicle | 1974 Volkswagen Std. Beetle | ||||||||
| Motor | Netgain Impulse 9 Series Wound DC | ||||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231C | ||||||||
| Batteries | 12 Trojan 30XHS, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 792 lbs. of batteries. | ||||||||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||||||||
| Charger | Zivan NG3 | ||||||||
| Heater | None | ||||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Azure Dynamics/Solectria | ||||||||
| Instrumentation | Amp Gauge, State-of-Charge, Pack Voltage, Aux System Voltage, PakTrakr | ||||||||
| Top Speed | 90 MPH (144 KPH) | ||||||||
| Acceleration | 19 Seconds 0 to 60 MPH | ||||||||
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) | ||||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||||
| Curb Weight | 2,580 Pounds (1,172 Kilograms) | ||||||||
| Additional Features | The Bug features 2-1/2" wider than stock fiberglass fenders, heavy-duty front anti-sway bar, front and rear disc brakes, vented polypropylene battery boxes with see-thru polycarbonate tops. | ||||||||
| The conversion is complete. After testing, the car will be stripped and undergo complete interior and exterior customization. You can follow our progress at www.engravingdragon.com, click on EV4U Custom Conversions. The Bug will be in the paint shop the first of December. Personalized License Plates ordered. EVBUG 1 | |||||||||
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
“EMF Bug”
Last Updated 11-19-2009
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