| Owner | Scott Cornell |
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1968 VW Karmann Ghia 1979 VW Rabbit 1984 Sinclair C5 |
| Location | Pleasant Hill, California United States map |
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| Vehicle | 1993 Kewet EL-JET3 Production electric vehicle made in Norway. 1 of about 50 imported for use in local EV rental project. |
| Motor | Thrige-Titan 7.5 Kilowatt (Danish make) |
| Drivetrain | Gear reduction / differential |
| Controller | Curtis 1205 |
| Batteries | 6 US Battery 8VGT, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 8V golf cart |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | 48V Communications equipment power supply. 100-250V in 48V 15A out (set to 56V) |
| Heater | 1200W electric |
| DC/DC Converter | Danish make |
| Instrumentation | a) Speedometer/Odometer b) Battery Volts c) Battery Amps |
| Top Speed | 35 MPH (56 KPH) 35 on the level, slower up steep hills. Faster than "neighborhood" low-speed vehicles. |
| Acceleration | Leisurely |
| Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults (or 3 if very good friends) |
| Curb Weight | 1,400 Pounds (636 Kilograms) |
| Tires | Nokian 145/80R13 |
| Conversion Time | N/A - Production Electric |
| Additional Features | AM/FM radio / cassette player. 120 watts of solar panels on roof to extend range about 1-1.5 miles per day (I know it's not practical, but it gets people thinking . . .) |
| This vehicle has been sold to a new owner in Fremont, CA | |
1993 Kewet EL-JET 3
“Blue Cheese”
Last Updated 12-10-2013
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