| Owner | Bela Banathy |
|---|---|
| Location | Salinas, California United States map |
| Vehicle | 1968 MG MGB/GT MGB/GT purchased new in 1968. Driven over 500,000 mi. with an ICE. Overhauled 3 times; converted to electric drive in lieu of next overhaul. |
| Motor | HPEVS AC50 3-Phase AC |
| Drivetrain | AC motor mated to 4 speed 3-synchro gearbox with clutch. Driven around in 4th gear, with 2nd or 3rd for hills. |
| Controller | Curtis 1238-7601 Liquid cooled |
| Batteries | 36 CALB/Skyenergy CA180FI , 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate 36 cells divided into three 12 cell partitions with two contactors. |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | Elcon PFC 2500 |
| Heater | PTC electric with original heater fan. |
| DC/DC Converter | Elcon 400W |
| Instrumentation | Curtis 840, JLD 404 AH meter, ZEVA fuel gauge driver plus, Arduino based system to monitor pack status by comparing the voltage of each partition to the average voltage of the other two partitions. |
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) 70 MPH with ease. |
| Acceleration | Very snappy in 2nd gear; will keep up with highway traffic in 4th. |
| Range | 70 Miles (112 Kilometers) From 60 to 85 miles depending on driving style. |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 2,600 Pounds (1,181 Kilograms) Original around 2400 lbs; conversion added about 200 lbs. |
| Tires | Michelin Energy Saver. |
| Conversion Time | Two years. |
| Conversion Cost | TBD |
| Additional Features | Airpax circuit breaker with remote actuation. |
| Partitioning the battery pack to monitor cell voltages is an extension of the Lee Hart Bridge. Three partitions were chosen to bring the partition voltage down to a safe level when the vehicle is not in use. Increasing the number of partitions also increases the resolution of the cell voltage monitoring. | |
1968 MGB/GT
“MGB/GTE”
Last Updated 10-06-2013
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