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OwnerUniversity of Western Australia, Prof. Dr. Braunl
Owner's Other EV2002 Lotus Elise S2
LocationPerth, Western Australia Australia map
WebWebPage
Vehicle2008 Hyundai Getz
MotorAdvanced DC Series Wound DC
DrivetrainManual
ControllerCurtis
Batteries45 Thunder Sky 90Ah, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan
HeaterPTC electric heating element
InstrumentationEyeBot M6 controller augmenting original instruments. See:
WebPage
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
EV Miles
Current:2,000 Miles (3,218 Kilometers)
 
    As of 4/26/2009
Seating Capacity5 adults
Curb Weight2,360 Pounds (1,072 Kilograms)
Converted curb weight matches exactly original weight.
Tiresstandard
Conversion Time6 months (University student/staff/workshop project)
Conversion CostAUD 15,000
Additional Features- Integrated GPS and 3D accelerometers/gyros for localization, data logging via black box, color touch screen, advanced instrumentation and driver information system - all via EyeBot M6.

- 12V safety relay box for deactivating 144V supply voltage, linked to brake pressure, fuel hatch, collision sensor, ignition key, throttle retarder.

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