| Owner | Christen Johansen | ||||
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| Location | New York, New York United States map | ||||
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| Vehicle | 1972 Saab 96 Restored SAAB 96, 1972 body with 1968 interior, grille and fenders, 96 volt DC electric with regenerative braking. | ||||
| Motor | Advanced DC Series Wound DC | ||||
| Drivetrain | (16) 6 volt Trojan 125's with standard 4 speed gear box and advanced DC motor | ||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231c | ||||
| Batteries | 16 Trojan T125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded | ||||
| System Voltage | 96 Volts | ||||
| Charger | Lester 96v-12v | ||||
| Heater | Ceramic - installed but not hooked up | ||||
| DC/DC Converter | Curtis | ||||
| Instrumentation | DOE Argon Lab volt/amp meter and EVA gauges % charge, volt meter. | ||||
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) | ||||
| Range | 45 Miles (72 Kilometers) | ||||
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| Seating Capacity | 4 adults | ||||
| Curb Weight | 3,200 Pounds (1,454 Kilograms) | ||||
| Tires | Continental 165 R 15 @ 48 psi all around | ||||
| Conversion Time | 1-1/2 year | ||||
| Conversion Cost | $10,000. including the purchase of 2 SAABS and restoration. | ||||
| Additional Features | Regenerative braking and charging terminal with automatic battery box exhaust fan and main contact disconnect. | ||||
| Converted in 1993-199, Sparky has been on the road for 21 years without a problem related to the EV conversion. Human error, yes. It's on its second battery pack and I'm looking forward to switching to Lithium- Ferrous Phosphate batteries in the next year. | |||||
1972 SAAB 96
“Sparky”
Last Updated 08-27-2015
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