Rear Battery Arrangement
OwnerKent Barnes
Owner's Other EV2001 Chevrolet S-10
LocationBlack Mountain, North Carolina US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1990 Mazda B2200
FOR SALE
MotorAdvanced DC 4001A Series Wound DC
double shaft 9"
Drivetrain5 speed no clutch
ControllerCurtis 1231-C
aluminum plate with cooling fan
Batteries20 Trojan 125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerQuickcharge 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

(You can buy Kats now at Northern Tool)

Best results with horizantal unit
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 70 so far
Accelerationfaster than original gas engine
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
Still conditioning the batteries but have done 43 miles with plenty of power left
EV Miles
Start:222,747 Miles (358,399 Kilometers)
Current:223,890 Miles (360,239 Kilometers)
Total:1,143 Miles (1,839 Kilometers)
 
    As of 11/13/2009
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight3,700 Pounds (1,681 Kilograms)
estimated
Tires205-70-15 on aluminum wheels
Conversion Time10 days with 2 people
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' shunt to motor. Motor and Controller both seem to stay much cooler now.
Components and parts from EV America. Great people to work with and their components usually include all the little extras you need.


This is now my every day vehicle. Fun to drive, lots of get up and go and very dependable. 1000 miles all electric and not a single glitch. The EV grin just keeps getting bigger.

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