1997 Solectria Force1997 Solectria Force
OwnerTodd Martin
LocationElgin, Illinois US map
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Vehicle1997 Geo Metro
(Solectria Force)
White exterior, gray interior
MotorAzure Dynamics/Solectria ACgtx20 3-Phase AC
34kW max, 12kW nominal, peak Torque 70Nm
DrivetrainSingle gear reduction (10:1). Model AT1200
ControllerAzure Dynamics/Solectria AC325
156-180vDC, 45kW@180v
Batteries13 Deka Dominator, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Size is Group 27
System Voltage156 Volts
ChargerBrusa NLG511SX
3.3 kW 240 VAC
HeaterCeramic Heater integrated into car's ventilation system.
DC/DC ConverterAzure Dynamics/Solectria DC-DC575
575 Watt max. with 100-200 Volt input, 12 Volt output up to 46 Amps.
InstrumentationDigital Amp-Hour meter
Dual Volt/Ammeter.
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
Acceleration0 to 50 MPH in 18 seconds
0 to 30 MPH in 8 seconds
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
Watt Hours/Mile137 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:9,500 Miles (15,285 Kilometers)
Current:24,700 Miles (39,742 Kilometers)
Total:15,200 Miles (24,456 Kilometers)
 
    As of 4/23/2008
Seating Capacity5 Adults
Curb Weight2,460 Pounds (1,118 Kilograms)
TiresDunlop SP40 A/S
P155/80 R13 79S
Pressure kept at 40psi
Conversion TimeN/A
Conversion Cost$9500.00 bought on Ebay
Additional FeaturesAir Conditioning
Programmable pre-heating.
Battery thermal management system (auto-heat or cool)

This vehicle was originally purchased for the New Jersey Project: power commute.

In 2 years of ownership & 15000 miles, replaced:

throttle return spring
throttle cable with a bicycle brake cable
1 battery
The original Brusa NLG4 charger with a Brusa NLG5
Heat & Air conditioning control switch (original to Metro)

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