| Owner | Dan Brown | ||||||
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| Location | Beaverton, Oregon United States map | ||||||
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| Vehicle | 1975 Porsche VoltsPorsche Purchased from Tim K. This is the 914 AC VoltsPorsche kit from Electro Automotive (www.electroauto.com). See his conversion blog at: 914ev.blogspot.com | ||||||
| Motor | Azure Dynamics/Solectria AC24 3-Phase AC 3-Phase AC | ||||||
| Drivetrain | 5-speed 901 transmission, newly rebuilt with new synchro rings | ||||||
| Controller | Azure Dynamics/Solectria DMOC445 3-phase AC controller | ||||||
| Batteries | 18 US Battery US8VGC, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded New Batteries as of August, 2009 from American Battery Co, Hayward, CA | ||||||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Zivan NG3 Tim had Zivan add a high/low switch so it can be plugged into 15 Amp circuits without complaints from owners. THANKS! | ||||||
| Heater | Using hair dryers clamped into the heater ducts. 144Vdc at 600 Watts each. | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Iota DLS-45 45 amp 144 to 12V converter. Replaced the blown CCPower C400 DC/DC that came with the original kit. | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Dash mounted -150A 300A ammeter from ElectroAuto Systems with shunt. PakTrakr battery monitoring system from www.paktrakr.com | ||||||
| Top Speed | 60 MPH (96 KPH) Haven't pushed it further but can. Not sure how accurate this is since my GPS (TomTom) report about 5 mph lower. So actually may only be 55 mph | ||||||
| Acceleration | Could be better. Especially on hills. Once up to speed, all is sweet. | ||||||
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) Commute is 9 miles each way on a fairly hilly course. Batteries take it all in stride. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 205 Wh/Mile This is from Tim. Have not calculated myself as I haven't taken it on many flat routes. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 2,900 Pounds (1,318 Kilograms) 2100 before conversion | ||||||
| Tires | General Touring A/S P195/65R15 | ||||||
| Conversion Time | From Tim: 10 Months. Started in November 2006. Received most of the kit parts in June, 2007. Finished basic car in August 2007. Got final transmission rebuilt by January 2008. | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | Original: $13000 for the kit. $6500 for the car. $2000 for the batteries. $800 for a new transmission. $500 for the PakTrakr BMS. $1000 for tools, parts, etc... To me: $20000 | ||||||
| Additional Features | Fully restored car Restored upholstery (tan/red) Custom wheels CD stereo Aluminum seat adjuster handles Custom steering wheel Rebuilt VDO clock Fog lights. European style front turn signals All rear lights are super-bright LEDs Oil/Alternator light displays controller status Controller also drives tachometer Upgraded brakes with BMW320i calipers | ||||||
| FOR SALE: Need to raise some working capital. Thanks to Tim for his great work in putting the EV together and his ongoing support. | |||||||
1975 Porsche 914
“FireVolt”
Last Updated 09-28-2010
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