OwnerMichael O'Donnell
LocationSanford, Florida United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
The Muscle Car Lives
MotorNetgain WarP 11 Series Wound DC
ControllerDC Power Systems Raptor 1200
Newer version
Batteries13 Sears DieHard P1, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Sears Diehard Platinum P-1, supposedly equivalent to PC-1500 by Odyssey / Enersys
System Voltage156 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-30
With amps display, buck enhancement. Now charging with a 220V line. Batteries go from 12V to full in about 2 hours. Currently cuts back due to heat.
HeaterN/A
DC/DC ConverterIota 55 Amp
InstrumentationN/A
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
Not tested, speedometer not working yet. It drives on the interstate and can maintain speed with traffic.
AccelerationNot Tested, been fixing suspension hops under full throttle.
Range25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
20 miles of cruising, 30-50 mph drew about 1 volt per battery. Comfortable discharge for me is 1.2V, 20 is expected.
EV Miles
Current: Miles (0 Kilometers)
 
    As of 10/8/2010
Seating Capacity2 adults
Tires255-45-17, 42 psi. Max is 51, but the ride is already pretty stiff due to air bags in the rear springs.
Conversion Time~ 2 years

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