| Owner | Dave Brandt |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | Kartco 675ST Go-Kart 1986 Pontiac Fiero 1970 GE E15 Elec-Trak |
| Location | Savannah, Georgia United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1986 Ford Escort 4 door hatchback |
| Motor | General Electric Series Wound DC 9" |
| Drivetrain | Stock 5 speed transmission with clutch |
| Controller | Curtis 1221B |
| Batteries | 19 US Battery US-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded in series |
| System Voltage | 114 Volts |
| Charger | K and W BC-20 with booster transformer scavenged from an old 24 Volt UPS |
| Heater | ceramic elements |
| DC/DC Converter | Electrocraft 30 Amp |
| Instrumentation | Westach Gages: 0-500A ammeter, 50-150V voltmeter |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) |
| Acceleration | "Leisurely" |
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) about |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
| Tires | Bridgestone Potenza RE910 P205/65R15 on 15" Escort GT rims |
| Additional Features | Escort GT wheels eliminate the dangerous 'tail-wagging' when coming around a corner that the stock 13" rims and tires had. Note that the stock 13" tires are not rated for the weight of the converted car. The GT tires and rims are. 120VAC battery heating system with fully proportional controllers. Precharge circuit based on Lee Hart's design. |
| This car was rebuilt from a solar car corp. 108V design. See my webpage for notes on the rebuild (click the link to the EV page, then scroll down to the ev technical papers link, then select the rebuild page). Many thanks to Ken Koch at KTA Services, Lee Hart, and the whole gang at EVparts.com. This car has been sold, and moved back to California where it started it's EV life. | |
1986 Ford Escort
“Megavolt”
Last Updated 05-03-2006
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