Under the hoodLithium batteries delivered
OwnerSherman Cox
LocationAllentown, Pennsylvania United States map
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Vehicle1991 Mazda Protege
Owned car since it was new.
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC
9.1" diameter
Weight: 143 lbs., 65 kg
Drivetrain5-speed manual, clutchless
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
96-144V, 500 amp
Batteries40 CALB/Skyenergy 180 AHr, 3.40 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
Replaced original set of 12 Trojan 12V batteries, which were
not providing even 20 mile range.
System Voltage136 Volts
ChargerElcon PFC-2500
110 or 220V AC input, programmed for this
set of batteries
HeaterMiddletown Electric Vehicle design
DC/DC ConverterElcon DC-DC
120V DC
InstrumentationVoltmeter, ammeter, Westach SOC gauge
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
Easily reaches highway speed, probably can get to 70 mph
AccelerationNot tested
Range80 Miles (128 Kilometers)
Have only taken this far once with new batteries, still had
more capacity.
Watt Hours/Mileto be determined
EV Miles
Start:160,268 Miles (257,871 Kilometers)
Current:166,961 Miles (268,640 Kilometers)
Total:6,693 Miles (10,769 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity5 adult
Curb Weight0
to be determined
TiresMichelin Harmony P175/70/13
Conversion TimeResearch started Dec. 08.
ICE removed 9/3/09, first drive 12/27/09
Converted from LA to lithium by Middeltown Electric Vehicles
Feb-May, 2012.
Conversion CostAbout $13,500 for initial LA conversion, $15,500 for lithium
conversion
Additional FeaturesAll batteries are in three insulated battery boxes made from steel, supported by frames
modified from initial LA installation. Boxes include ground heaters embedded in the
bottom of each, with simple thermostat control and separate plug to 120 VAC when
needed.
Lithiumate Lite BMS installed by Middletown Electric Vehicles. Software allows data
capture during charge and discharge.
Obtained most parts and much advice for initial LA conversion from EV America.
ICE removed and electric motor installed in auto garage with previous experience on
two other EVs.
Initial battery frames made and installed at a welding shop.
Wiring done by electrical engineer with experience on two other EVs.
Showed car at EVents in Macungie, PA and Alternative Energy Festival in Kempton, PA.

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