Owner | Lou |
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Location | Berkely, California United States map |
Web | WebPage |
Vehicle | 1969 Volkswagen Squareback |
Motor | Prestolite 4001 Series Wound DC 96 Volt 98 Amps |
Drivetrain | 6 speed Automatic, with Parking gear (I made it) |
Controller | Rick Barline Black 2000 CPS |
Batteries | 16, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
System Voltage | 96 Volts |
Charger | home made |
Heater | Hair Dryer defroster |
DC/DC Converter | Wasalina 20 Amp (No accessory battery) |
Instrumentation | Salvation Army |
Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) with 2 miles of straight highway |
Range | 75 Miles (120 Kilometers) |
Seating Capacity | 5 adults and 3 Huskys (dogs, not Sumo wrestlers) |
Curb Weight | 3,000 Pounds (1,363 Kilograms) |
Tires | Rotten |
Conversion Time | 6 months |
Conversion Cost | $6000 (Most of parts are still on shelf, unused) |
Built in 1982, It now has over 100,000 miles on it electrically. The Gasoline engine only took it 50,000 miles. |