| Owner | Chuck Swackhammer |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | 2006 Zap Xebra PK 2006 Pantara Freedom |
| Location | Verdi, Nevada US map |
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| Vehicle | 1969 Subaru 360 Star 1/4 ton pickup truck |
| Motor | General Electric Compound Wound DC 200 amp DC Aircraft Generator |
| Drivetrain | original 4 speed transaxle |
| Controller | 2 speeds in each gear via home built resister and relays |
| Batteries | 8 Trojan T-105, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | Schauer 48 Volt |
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon 11084 48 VDC-12 VDC 300 Watt |
| Instrumentation | Analog Volt and Ammeters |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) |
| Acceleration | 18 seconds |
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 1,650 Pounds (749 Kilograms) |
| Tires | 10x5.00 |
| Conversion Time | 3 weeks |
| Conversion Cost | Under $1,500 including charger and dc-dc converter |
| Additional Features | It's a no frills kind of truck. Only extra is a radio. |
| Lot's of fun to drive! My little truck is currently down for more mods. I want to update it with an Advanced DC Series wound motor and speed control and disc brakes. That's the plan anyway. | |
1969 Subaru 360 Star
“Sparky”
Last Updated 12-24-2007
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