EVette Donor Car
OwnerRuss Reiss
LocationManchester, Connecticut United States map
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Vehicle1974 Chevrolet Corvette
'74 Corvette T-top Coupe conversion just beginning. Car less engine/transmission purchased on eBay, delivered from OH to CT and awaiting nice weather to get going with restoration and conversion.
MotorAdvanced DC 9 Series Wound DC
Or Warp or TransWarp, unsure yet.
DrivetrainStock 'vette rear-end, direct drive w/ no transmission (to start with).
Controller PWM
Most likely home-built controller using IGBT output, microprocessor control.
Batteries12, 12.00 Volt,
TBD
System Voltage144 Volts
Charger Most likely home-built.
TBD
HeaterNone to begin with (warm day driver only).
DC/DC Converter
Most likely none.
InstrumentationLCD display driven by custom microprocessor or small PC system.
Top Speed100 MPH (160 KPH)
Targeting 100 mph top speed, but only for very short periods.
AccelerationWould like healthy acceleration, but this will have to be a fall-out from other real design elements like weight of batteries, battery budget, motor choice, etc.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
Not looking for extreme range, but also not just 10-20 mi.
EV Miles
Start:74,025 Miles (119,106 Kilometers)
Current:74,025 Miles (119,106 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
 
    As of 12/13/2007
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight3,500 Pounds (1,590 Kilograms)
Tires15"
Conversion TimeEst: 1 yr
Conversion CostEst: $5500 including donor car

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