| Owner | Dale Brooks (former owner, EV has been sold) |
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1981 Jet Electrica 007 1996 Ford Electric Ranger 2008 ZENN 2008 Zap Xebra Pk Xero |
| Location | Houston, Texas United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1967 Chevrolet Corvair Monza This car was built by the Houston Electric Auto Association (HEAA). This vehicle is no longer with us as its unibody frame failed due to rust. Electrical components were removed and the body was sold to the Corvair Club of Houston to be used for a part car. God Speed Ursula! |
| Motor | Prestolite MTC-4001 96volts Series Wound DC The Prestolite MTC-4001 is a series traction Motor rated at 96 volts, 200 amps, providing 20 hp at 4400 RPM. The motor weighs 106 pounds, is 7.2 inches in diameter and is 16 inches long. It has a C face and a keyed shaft. |
| Drivetrain | 2-Speed Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
| Controller | Curtis Curtis 1221C-7401 Curtis 1221C-7401, 72-120VDC, 400 Amp max controller, 0-5 k/ohm input Controller Fried when batteries failed. (Its being rebuild in Odessa TX) |
| Batteries | 16 US Battery US2200, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 96 Volts |
| Charger | Zivan NG1 ZIVAN'S are high-frequency battery chargers. ZIVAN charger's have the ability to detect problems with the battery itself. As batteries age, cells tend to become weak and will not charge properly. Using a standard charger often produces high battery temperatures resulting in the gassing and even boiling of the electrolyte. The ZIVAN charger uses both voltage and time limits to detect the end of each charge phase. This allows the charger to automatically switch to the next charge phase even if the battery is not performing properly. As a result the sulfation of the battery plates decreases and the life of the battery is increased, saving the life of the Battery. |
| Heater | Houston Heat |
| DC/DC Converter | Deep Cycle Marine Battery Local parts house battery charged with separate 12v charger. |
| Instrumentation | DC Volt/DC Ammeter |
| Top Speed | 52 MPH (83 KPH) With the old batterys dying daily I had it up to 45mph once, but I used all my juice in one pass! |
| Acceleration | WHATEVER!!! |
| Range | The range was at best 35 mile per charge |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
| Tires | 14inch American Racing Outlaw II Walmart Tires |
| Conversion Cost | $3,500.00 |
| Additional Features | SOLD |
1967 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
“Electrovair Ursula”
Last Updated 06-30-2009
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