OwnerSam Greenfield
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina US map
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Vehicle1993 Chevrolet S-10
MotorAdvanced DC 4001A Series Wound DC
9" series wound; second hand, new bearings, brushes, and armature.
Drivetrain5 speed manual
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
Had a second hand Auburn Scientific Kodiac 600 that lasted 45 miles then quit.
Batteries24 Trojan t-145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
4 forward; 20 under the bed.
System Voltage144 Volts
Charger Elcon
charges with either 110 or 220
Heaternone yet; looking at an under the sink 6 gal water heater, heated with house current and run as normal through heater core.
InstrumentationSOC, Volt, & Amp gauges. original Volt gauge for 12V system.
Top Speed55 MPH (88 KPH)
Top speed is not known; speed limit is 45.
AccelerationAbout the same as a 4 cylinder or loaded down 6. I haven't adjusted the controller yet.
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
I am still building up the battery pack. Expect to get 50+ @ 50-55 mph.
EV Miles
Current:95 Miles (152 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Tires14" stock in front; 15" Perrellis in back with 2K load each
Conversion Timestarted June 1st, 2009
Conversion Cost$13,500
Additional FeaturesAll LED lights, except for head lights.
Replaced power steering with manual.
Tilt bed, more aero dynamic mirrors.
Fiberglass hood w/ scoop for wind transition onto windshield and cooling motor bay.
Will add tonneau cover and thin fiberglass sheet under body for better aerodynamics.

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