| Owner | Peter Perkins (former owner, EV has been sold) |
|---|---|
| Location | North Yorkshire, England United Kingdom map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | Bedford Rascal |
| Motor | Best Motors 3-Phase AC 96 Volt 12 Killowatt |
| Drivetrain | No Clutch/Gearbox motor directly connected to prop shaft. |
| Controller | Zapi 96 Volt 450 Amp electronic AC 3 phase regenerative inverter |
| Batteries | 28, 3.60 Volt, Lithium-Ion 200 Amp-Hour |
| System Voltage | 100 Volts |
| Charger | Zivan NG3 3 Killowatt Also, 200w "Solara" solar panels and a small "Air-X" wind turbine which produces up to 400 Watts An off board home made 50 Amp 6 Killowatt charger can also be used for quick charging! |
| DC/DC Converter | Advanced Power |
| Instrumentation | Collection of digital meters which provide information on various vehicle parameters. I intend to replace this with mk2 of by own BMS and PC display system when I get around to it! |
| Top Speed | 50 MPH (80 KPH) |
| Range | 75 Miles (120 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults + 500 kg useful load. |
| Curb Weight | 2,068 Pounds (939 Kilograms) |
| Tires | Radial 155R12 Inflated to max pressure. |
| Conversion Time | 5 years |
| Additional Features | Solar panel covered roof providing 200 Watts and approximately 25% of daily electricity usage. Air-X 400 Watt wind generator mounted on vehicle to provide charging when stationary. Laptop PC control and display of vehicle functions and data. |
Bedford Rascal
“solarvan”
Last Updated 08-05-2006
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