Owner | Chris Hawkins |
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Location | Harrisonburg, Virginia United States map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Built by the JMU Alternative Fuel Vehicles Lab WebPage |
Motor | Netgain Warp 9 Series Wound DC |
Controller | Synkromotive comes included with multiple safety features and an integrated Graphical User Interface. WebPage |
Batteries | 24, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 230Ah each |
System Voltage | 144 Volts |
Charger | Elcon 110/220 VAC 3kW |
Heater | 144v fluid heater with 12v circulation pump, using existing heater core. |
DC/DC Converter | Iota |
Instrumentation | TBD |
Top Speed | 76 MPH (122 KPH) Travels on I-81 just fine! |
Range | 51 Miles (82 Kilometers) Of course, this all depends on how aggressively you're driving |
Seating Capacity | 2-3 adults |
Conversion Time | 9 months |
Conversion Cost | Less than $20,000 |
Additional Features | Created a tilt bed system, under-bed battery storage. Multiple redundant safety features. |
JMU received a grant from UNPEPP (University National Park Energy Partnership Program) for $19,500. The truck was donated from Shenandoah National Park under the condition that the truck would be converted from an ICE to fully electric and returned to the park upon completion. Team Members: Peter Denbigh, Chris Hawkins, Jeff Tang, and Roger Monger |