| Owner | Martin Emde |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EV | Bridgestone MB-4 |
| Location | Makawao, Hawaii United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1988 Toyota Corolla Wagon High School Engineering Project Sponsors: Toyota Tapestry Foundation IHOP Servco Toyota, Hawaii NAPA Young Brothers |
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9.1" Series Wound DC |
| Drivetrain | Original 5-speed manual transmission. |
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 96-144V, 500 Amp Peak |
| Batteries | 12 Optima D-31, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Volts: 12, Amp-Hour: 75 (C20), Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 900, AGM SLA, SPIRALCELL, Color: Blue Top |
| System Voltage | 144 Volts |
| Charger | Russco SC 18-120 SO Used with boost transformer. |
| Heater | None - we're in Maui. |
| DC/DC Converter | 12V Deep Cycle Auxiliary Battery |
| Instrumentation | Ammeter, State of Charge meter, Aux. Bat. Voltage |
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) |
| Acceleration | Not tested yet. |
| Range | 32 Miles (51 Kilometers) |
| Watt Hours/Mile | Not tested yet |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 2,900 Pounds (1,318 Kilograms) Based on weight calculations. Has not actually been weighed. |
| Conversion Time | One school year. |
| Conversion Cost | ~$10,000 |
| The conversion was performed by 10 high school seniors as part of an engineering elective. The car was completed just prior to their graduation and as such we have not collected all of the performance data. Stay tuned. WebPage | |
1988 Toyota Corolla
Last Updated 11-11-2010
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