Underside of Bug on liftFirewall back sideAdaptor outsideAdaptor insideMotor With Adaptor and clutch assemblySheet metal from under sideMotor seal sheetmetelMotor with sheetmetel installedFirewall progress
OwnerRichard Hugo
LocationCarpinteria, California US map
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Vehicle1967 Volkswagen Beetle
MotorHPEVS 50-AC 3-Phase AC
DrivetrainVW Trans axle
ControllerCurtis 1238R 650 AMP
Batteries36 CALB/Skyenergy 180 AHA, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
24 Front and 12 behind back seat.
System Voltage122 Volts
ChargerElcon PFC 2500
HeaterCeramic with electric turbo charger for blower
DC/DC ConverterMeanwell SD-1000-H-12
12 volts @ 60.00A
1000 Watts
InstrumentationCurtis 840,amp meter
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
Hoping for Freeway speeds.
AccelerationFar Better then stock acceleration.
Range80 Miles (128 Kilometers)
Hoping for
EV Miles
Start:52,280 Miles (84,118 Kilometers)
Current:52,280 Miles (84,118 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity5 adults
Curb Weight2,500 Pounds (1,136 Kilograms)
Just an estimate.
TiresWhat came with the car for now
Conversion TimeAbout 1.5 year plus.
Started January 2012
Conversion CostAbout 20,000 with cost of car
Additional FeaturesCustom built motor to transmission adapter with carrier bearing.
Using lightened flywheel, taper lock bushing and clutch.
Currently working on sheet-metal for motor compartment.
8/10/2012 sheet metal for motor compartment complete.
Now working on firewall and controller cooling system.
Firewall complete 12/2012 now its time to build battery boxes and purchase batteries.

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