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OwnerMartin Wibert
LocationSan Ramon, California United States map
Vehicle1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
Converted in 2011
MotorHPEVS AC 50 3-Phase AC
w/aux shaft
DrivetrainAC 50 w/ Curtis 1238-7601 controller mated to 5
speed transaxle.
ControllerCurtis 1238-7601
650A Three Phase
Batteries34 Thunder Sky TS-LFP260AHA-U, 3.35 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
260 AH Cells
System Voltage114 Volts
ChargerElcon PFC 5000
Analog control version
Heater1500W PTC
DC/DC ConverterElcon TDC-96V-12V
14.4V/13.8V @ 30A. Was barely enough power until
all bulbs converter to LED.
InstrumentationCurtis Spyglass Display and Zeva Fuel Gage
Driver.
Top Speed100 MPH (160 KPH)
Quick to 80MPH slow to 100 but doesn't always
get there. Needs a brief down hill head start to
achieve 100MPH due to loss of RPM/HP when up
shifting from third to fourth.
AccelerationGood stoplight launch, acceptable midrange
acceleration as well.
Range105 Miles (168 Kilometers)
Longest distance driven on a single charge.
Cells pretty much depleted.
Watt Hours/Mile330 Wh/Mile
Can go as low as 280 whr / mi under some
circumstances.
EV Miles
Start:89,860 Miles (144,584 Kilometers)
Current:157,480 Miles (253,385 Kilometers)
Total:67,620 Miles (108,800 Kilometers)
 
    As of 6/21/2023
Seating Capacity2 occupants
Curb Weight3,190 Pounds (1,449 Kilograms)
Gained approximately 400 LBS over stock.
TiresSumitomo HTR A/S PO1
Conversion Time7 months
Conversion Cost27K+ to get it rolling,45K+ all told including ,
upgrades, some unsuccessful experiments, and a
paint job.

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