CIT G-Van in workshopWorking on the G -VanStripping for a respraySide on with a new coat of paint.Working on the G -VanSpray painting the G-VanUndercoating the sidesShiny new G - Van from the back.Receiving sponsorship from ACTEWagl
OwnerMark Hemmingsen
Owner's Other EVsCIT Green Solutions Electric Powered Cart
Electric Mini Moke
1999 NWH10 Prius
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LocationCanberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1993 GMC G-VAN Vandura
This is a G-Van that we purchased from CERES in Melbourne. It is up and running and I we hope to have it registered and on the road by the end of the year.
MotorNelco N200ML012 Separately Excited DC
DrivetrainOntario Drive and Gear 1.85:1

Motor bolted onto a weird reverse differential and gearbox setup.
ControllerChloride Mk 5
Batteries36 Crown Supreme CR-225, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Golf buggy batteries similar to the originals
Had to drop the battery rack 20mm to stop the new batteries shorting on the body. I also tidied up the wiring and insulated the connections.
System Voltage216 Volts
Charger Chloride EV systems 108V0205M2C-R
Very large 1990's charger capable of delivering upto 30A.
Bolted into the back of the van.
Comparable to a bar fridge!
DC/DC Converter Chloride EV systems
Incorporated into the controller
Top SpeedHaven't had it on the open road yet.
Easily gets up to 40 - 50 kmph in the carpark!
AccelerationTypical of a G-Van.
Seating Capacity5
Conversion TimeOver 12 months due to integration with apprentice classes and procurement of sponsorship.
Conversion CostSo far:
$6000 from CIT for the purchase of the Van from CERES.
$4800 has been sponsored by the Teacher's Credit Union
$5000 has been sponsored by ACTEWagl
I have just bought this vehicle and I would love to hear from anyone who can offer us advice about this vehicle as we have no manuals or paperwork! Please email Mark at Mark.Hemmingsen@cit.edu.au or contact Mark through our Facebook site WebPage

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