| Owner | Greg Tyler | ||||||
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| Location | Cazenovia, New York United States map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1993 Ford Escort Original conversion when new by Solar Electric (AKA Electricar) in California. | ||||||
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9" DC electric Motor | ||||||
| Drivetrain | 5 speed manual transmission. The clutch is still in place. | ||||||
| Controller | Logisystems 120AFX 72 - 120V, 750 amp. | ||||||
| Batteries | 18 Exide E-3600, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded Actually John Deere OEM version of the Exide batteries. I wanted the GC2-H battery, but got these due to a mix up. They were installed and used before I realized it. I will switch to more powerful batteries when they need replacing. | ||||||
| System Voltage | 108 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Russco SC 18-120 SO This charger was purchased in 2003. | ||||||
| Heater | 108V liquid block heater tied into the heater core. | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | None Currently using an on-board AC charger for the 12V accessories battery. I'm considering installing a DC/DC converter before next winter. | ||||||
| Instrumentation | State of Charge Meter Volt meter | ||||||
| Top Speed | Top speed is easily over 65 in fourth gear. I probably will never get it much over 60 though. | ||||||
| Acceleration | Acceleration is quite good on the flats. However, it struggles some on steeper hills. | ||||||
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) Depending on speed, terrain, and temperature. Range test on 6/23/2010 exceeded 40 miles. Details can be found on the website. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 562 Wh/Mile I think I got the calculations right. This is based on limited data from an early trip. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 5 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 3,200 Pounds (1,454 Kilograms) This is an estimate. I had the vehicle weighed with me in it, but I'm still subtracting items that were in the car at the time. I still need to remove some of the winterization materials and weigh them. | ||||||
| Tires | Bridgestone Insignia SE200 175/65 R14. These are high pressure (44 psi) low rolling resistance tires. | ||||||
| Conversion Time | Very little so far. | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | Over $9,000 including all added components, repairs, and the cost of transport. This is not really conversion cost as much as it is refurbish cost. The car was converted already. | ||||||
| The car was sold on 9/26/2011. I hope the new owner enjoys it as much as I have! | |||||||
SOLD: 1993 Solar Electric Escort
“Eco Escort”
Last Updated 09-26-2011
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