| Owner | Jim Waite (former owner, EV has been sold) | ||||||
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| Location | Redmond, Washington United States map | ||||||
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| Vehicle | 1982 BMW 320i | ||||||
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9" | ||||||
| Drivetrain | Original 5 speed transmission with clutch | ||||||
| Controller | DC Power Systems DCP-600 Raptor | ||||||
| Batteries | 12 Trojan SCS225, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded group 31, 130 Ah at C/20 rate | ||||||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Bonn 120 VAC, from EV'sNW, 144 VDC (manual high/low ranges - 15 Amp / 5 Amp) | ||||||
| Heater | Ceramic core (single element, about 6 Amp at 144 VDC) | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Vicor Batmod 14.5 Amp | ||||||
| Instrumentation | a) 0-500 Amp DC analog ammeter (night lighted, dimmable, mounted in original equipment dashboard cowling) b) 0-150 Volt DC analog voltmeter | ||||||
| Top Speed | 75 MPH (120 KPH) | ||||||
| Range | 30 Miles (48 Kilometers) city | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 4 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 2,800 Pounds (1,272 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | (stock/radials) 185R14, running @ 40 psi | ||||||
| Near perfect condition vehicle purchased in '95 with 167K "ICE" miles, and although running great, would not pass emissions check without major overhaul. EV conversion required ~225 hours (most evenings 9/95 to 2/96). Upgrade (July, 2000); included 144 VDC traction pack, ceramic interior heater, DC/DC converter. Supportive employer happily installed 120 VAC, 15 amp (GFCI) circuit in outdoor parking lot for 8-hour shift "opportunity" charging. Driven daily beginning May '96 for 10-26 mile commute, until sold in June 2002 with 16K+ "electric" miles, and provided 5+ years of near trouble-free operation (and virtually endless perpetuation of the "EV-Grin" :-) The new owner (in Corvallis, Oregon) continues to use the vehicle as his primary "daily driver". | |||||||
1982 BMW 320i
“BattCar”
Last Updated 06-15-2006
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