Under the hoodRear Battery ArrangementMotor Compartment
OwnerKent Barnes
(former owner, EV has been sold)
Owner's Other EV1994 Toyota T100
LocationBlack Mountain, North Carolina United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1990 Mazda B2200 extended cab
MotorAdvanced DC 4001A Series Wound DC
double shaft 9"
Drivetrain5 speed direct coupled/no clutch
ControllerCurtis 1231-C
aluminum plate with cooling fan
Batteries20 Trojan 125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerQuick Charge 120
Have had excellent results with the Quick Chargers
from Oklahoma. Running on 220vac I can recharge
a power pack in less than 4 hours
HeaterKats hot water with circulator pump
DC/DC Converter oem
Running original factory alternator off front shaft of
ADC motor
InstrumentationVoltmeters 150v and 12v.
Amp meter measuring motor amps
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
up to 75 in 4th gear
Accelerationfaster than original gas engine
Range45 Miles (72 Kilometers)
Have gone 45 miles on one charge in the
mountains.
EV Miles
Start:222,747 Miles (358,399 Kilometers)
Current:225,747 Miles (363,226 Kilometers)
Total:3,000 Miles (4,827 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight3,700 Pounds (1,681 Kilograms)
estimated
Tires205-70-15 on aluminum wheels
Conversion Time10 days with 2 people
Conversion Cost$11,000
Additional Featuresconverted steering box back to manual steering

Gast vacuum pump for brake booster. Small fan added to motor to make
sure brushes stay cool.

Used racing style Line Lock brake for parking brake.

Helper springs and extra leaf springs in rear for weight and to level out the
truck.

Per EV America added 10' Inductor to motor. Motor and Controller both
stay much cooler now.

Built in tow bar hooks for hauling long distance.
Components and parts from EV America. Great people to work with and
their components usually include all the little extras you need.


Located 15 minutes east of Asheville, North Carolina

kent.barnes@bellsouth.net
828-279-6839

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