John Bisby's 1996 Mistsubishi Ute

Owner	John Bisby
Owner's Other EV	1992 Daihatsu Charade
Location	Perth, Western Australia Australia ^map
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Vehicle	1996 Mitsubishi tray top ute
Motor	Kostov Series Wound DC twin motors
Drivetrain	Chain drive between motors, then direct drive to 4.875 diff
Controller	Cafe Electric Zilla 2000 Amp
Batteries	40 Optima 750 DS, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Yellow Top
System Voltage	240 Volts
Charger	Zivan NG5 Two NG5 chargers fitted.
Heater	Ceramic 240VDC with mosfet switch.
DC/DC Converter	Cosel (Made in Japan) 45 Amp
Instrumentation	E-meter
Top Speed	100 MPH (160 KPH)
Range	37 Miles (59 Kilometers) with both battery packs
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	4,400 Pounds (1,999 Kilograms) with both battery packs
Tires	15" light truck
Conversion Time	1 year (2001-2002)
Conversion Cost	A lot
Additional Features	Series parallel switched motors. Uses alternative idea for main contactor - two SW200's in series with a 400V 1000uF low ESR capacitor (with discharge resistor) across one contactor. The capacitor snuffs the arc on that contactor, then the second contactor provides complete isolation. Baldor 180VDC motor with custom built controller for driving power steer pump and traction motors cooling fan. 4 wheel disc brakes. One string of batteries is optional - removable as a modular unit

1996 Mitsubishi