| Owner | Ben Graves |
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1983 Grumman Kurbwatt 2002 Human Electric Hybrid |
| Location | Tampa, Florida US map |
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| Vehicle | 1966 Volkswagen Bus |
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9" |
| Drivetrain | Stock VW with reduction boxes |
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 500 Amp |
| Batteries | Concorde Lifeline 4D, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | Manzanita Micro PFC 50 with 75amp buck with Powercheq Equalizers |
| Heater | Ceramic |
| DC/DC Converter | Curtis |
| Instrumentation | Curtis "Fuel Gauge", Ammeter, Voltmeter |
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) (stock VW was 68 MPH) |
| Acceleration | Much quicker than stock. ICE was rated at 44 HP |
| Range | 49 Miles (78 Kilometers) at 80% DOD on a city/hwy mix loop |
| Seating Capacity | 5 adults |
| Curb Weight | 3,900 Pounds (1,772 Kilograms) estimated |
| Tires | Dunlop 205/60/14's |
| Conversion Time | 6 Months |
| Conversion Cost | 10k |
| Additional Features | Safari Windshields. |
| Special thanks to Bob at EV America, several helpful folks at Curtis, and friends Steve and Murray. | |
Electric VW Bus
Last Updated 06-14-2008
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