OwnerJon Mauney
LocationRaleigh, North Carolina United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1994 Geo Prism
(US Electricar)
MotorHughes 3-Phase AC
AC Induction
Drivetrainstock manual transmission, locked in 2nd gear
ControllerHughes Dolphin
Batteries50 Hawker Genesis, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
26 Ah, 2 parallel strings of 25 each
System Voltage300 Volts
ChargerMagnecharger
Heaterresistance
InstrumentationE-meter
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity5 adults
Originally purchased by Carolina Power and Light Company, decorated to promote the EV Challenge high school educational program (www.evchallenge.org ). Retired from the CP and L fleet and donated to the EV Challenge, purchased by Jon Mauney in January 2001 and now my daily driver. Still used to promote the EV Challenge.

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