| Owner | Mark Dodrill |
|---|---|
| Location | Bellevue, Washington United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1985 Nissan Pulsar |
| Motor | Advanced DC Series Wound DC |
| Drivetrain | Stock 5 speed, no clutch |
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 96-144 Volt 500 Amp max (limit set to 400 Amp) |
| Batteries | 20 Optima 750 DS, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Yellow Top in buddy pairs |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | Bonn 120 VAC (manual high/low ranges - 15 Amp / 5 Amp) |
| Heater | Converted 120V AC space heater |
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon Generation II 128 Volt 12 Amp |
| Instrumentation | E-meter |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) |
| Acceleration | 0 to 60 in less than 15 seconds |
| Range | 30 Miles (48 Kilometers) on flat terrain, 20 miles in hilly terrain |
| Seating Capacity | 5 adults |
| Curb Weight | 2,700 Pounds (1,227 Kilograms) |
| Conversion Time | Conversion done in 1996 by EVs NW |
| Conversion Cost | Conversion done in 1996 by EVs NW |
| Battery swap to Optima YT buddy pairs done in 3/2002 Rudman MK2 regulators on all battery pairs Power brake vacuum pump with drain pipe reservoir Power Sonic 4 AH 12V battery for 12v loads (shares with DC/DC converter) Battery heaters and more insulation to be added Car weight about 300 lbs more than original stock weight Red Line MTL transmission fluid | |
1985 Nissan Pulsar
Last Updated 06-05-2002
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