OwnerWilliam E. Jacobs
LocationSatellite Beach, Florida US map
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Vehicle1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Bought the car in July '08 and then began
the conversion.
MotorNetgain Warp 9 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainNo clutch, factory 5 speed manual
transmission.
Lovejoy coupler between motor and
transmission.
ControllerLogisystems 1000
Batteries12 Odyssey 2150, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Four under the hood with motor, one behind
each seat in cockpit, and 6 in the trunk.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerOdyssey OMAX-50AS-3B
Six, Three-Bank Sequencing Chargers,
Logically one charger for each battery.
HeaterNone, this is Florida
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS 55
Instrumentation1. 2 Inch Westberg Mfg Voltage meter
2. 2 Inch Westberg Mfg Amp meter
3. 2 Inch Westberg Mfg dual 12v/amp meter
4. Individual digital Volts, Amps, %Charge
meters on the battery chargers
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
80 mph based on calculations, road tested
on local roads to 70mph in 4rd gear.
AccelerationPeppy, still a sports car.
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
30 miles max per charge taking the
batteries down to 40% (60% DOD).
EV Miles
Start:112,210 Miles (180,545 Kilometers)
Current:112,988 Miles (181,797 Kilometers)
Total:778 Miles (1,251 Kilometers)
 
    As of 11/21/2009
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight3,800 Pounds (1,727 Kilograms)
Original car was 2800lbs, with batteries
it now weighs in at 3800lbs.
Tires14 inch TruSpoke Wire Wheels.
Conversion Time9 calendar months, 2 man-months; due
to inefficient ordering of parts and
material.
Conversion Cost1. $2400 for the car
2. $1500 for tools
3. $11,000 for conversion parts
Additional FeaturesNew springs to account for the additional 900lbs of
batteries.
DIY 500amp battery pack cut-off switch between the
seats.
Conversion was done completely with angle iron and bolts, no
welding done anywhere.
Credits:
1. Gerald Wagner; downloadable book "Electric Vehicle
Conversions".
2. Alfa Romeo; www.alfabb.com
3. Steve Clunn; www.greenshedconversions.com
4. Motor, Controller, Batteries;
www.greenshedconversions.com
5. Battery Lugs, Relays, etc; www.evsource.com
6. Battery Chargers; Odyssey
7. Suspension Springs; Coil Springs Specialties, LLC

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