| Owner | Joe Miller |
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| Location | Tucson, Arizona United States map |
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| Vehicle | 1981 Volkswagen Pickup |
| Motor | Advanced DC 203-06-4001 Series Wound DC 8" |
| Drivetrain | 5 Speed |
| Controller | Curtis 1221C |
| Batteries | 20 US Battery US-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 235 Ah |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | Russco BC |
| Heater | Huh? Did I forget something? |
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon |
| Instrumentation | 3 1/2 digit DMM, 400 Amp ammeter, 120 Volt SOC |
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) so far |
| Acceleration | depends on how hard the guy behind me is pushing |
| Range | 60 Miles (96 Kilometers) so far |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 3,250 Pounds (1,477 Kilograms) according to the scales at the town dump |
| Tires | Michelin Rainforest 175/70 R13 |
| Conversion Time | 8 months (counting time off for good behavior) |
| Conversion Cost | Not saying- my wife may find this link. |
| Inaugurated into Elecric service on Earth Day, 2002. Pretty much a straight ElectroAutomotive conversion (thanks Mike and Shari!) with the exception of the rear battery rack. Lots of father/daughter fun in construction. We spent some money on paint, stereo, and replaced all brakes, bearings, balljoints, in the hopes of getting another 100k out of this vehicle. Can be found driving between Tucson high schools and hospitals playing Jefferson Airplane and Grateful Dead LOUD. | |
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
“White Rabbit”
Last Updated 02-02-2003
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