| Owner | John Warobiew | ||||||
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI 1993 CityCom CityEl 1993 Ford Ranger Pickup 2000 Corbin Sparrow 1975 Zagato Elcar (Zele) 1972 Bond Bug 2008 Zap Xebra 2008 Zap Xebra Hatchback 2000 Kawasaki Ninja EV 2011 Th!nk City | ||||||
| Location | Vacaville, California United States map | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1980 Aquila Kit Car This is a fiberglass kit car based on a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle chassis. The body was made by American Fibre Craft Inc, Cupertino, CA | ||||||
| Motor | Prestolite MTC-4001 Brushless DC The Prestolite MTC-4001 is a series traction Motor rated at 96 volts, 200 amps, providing 20 hp at 4400 RPM. The motor weighs 106 pounds, is 7.2 inches in diameter and is 16 inches long. It has a C face and a keyed shaft. | ||||||
| Drivetrain | Stock 4 speed VW transaxle & clutch. | ||||||
| Controller | Synkromotive DC700LV accepts 48V to 156V pack voltage, up to 700Amps. It has CAN bus & a very nice graphical interface that can be viewed on a laptop while driving. | ||||||
| Batteries | 12 Optima D34M, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM D34M has standard automotive top posts plus 5/16" threaded stainless steel studs. Rated at 55 Ah. | ||||||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Elcon PFC 2500 AC Input Voltage range: 90-260 VAC DC Output Current: 20A @ 230 VAC input or 11A @ 115 VAC input. It is programmed with the charge curve for Optimas. | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Vicor VI-L5P-EU 150Vdc Input, 13.8VDC output, 200W. | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Zantrax LinkPro with custom built 1:10 prescaler. | ||||||
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) in 4th gear. | ||||||
| Acceleration | Very pleased with the acceleration during the initial test drives. I have the current limit in the controller set at 250A to avoid stress on the the batteries. | ||||||
| Range | 15 Miles (24 Kilometers) estimated to 50% DOD. 25-30 miles should be possible with very conservative driving, but could reduce the overall life of the battery pack. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 250 Wh/Mile 40 mph average speed over a 10 mile test drive on flat terrain with 8 normal stops & starts. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 Adults only - no back seats. | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 2,100 Pounds (954 Kilograms) Estimated | ||||||
| Tires | 195/70 R14 | ||||||
| Conversion Time | Almost 1 Year | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | Over $12,000 invested. | ||||||
| Additional Features | Electric pop-up headlights, Gull-wing doors, Chrome rims, Adjustable coil-over shocks on the rear. | ||||||
| The car is registered in California as a "Special Constructed Vehicle". I had no problems insuring it with State Farm. THIS EV HAS BEEN SOLD. | |||||||
1980 Aquila
“VOLTKAR”
Last Updated 03-12-2011
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