Owner | Diethelm Rust | ||||
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Location | Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa map | ||||
Vehicle | 1985 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Presling | ||||
Motor | HPEVS AC20 3-Phase AC 15kW Continuous 40kW Peak | ||||
Drivetrain | Timing Belt 5:1 ratio | ||||
Controller | Curtis 1238-7601 Custom heatsink and liquid cooling planned. | ||||
Batteries | 160 Headway 40152SE, 100.00 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate 7.6kW, 102V, 75Ah, 225A continuous 32s5p Elektromotus EMUS BMS, Small Cell Modules CAN control over charger | ||||
System Voltage | 102 Volts | ||||
Charger | Elcon EL-PFC-2500 2.5kW 96V charger, CAN enabled. | ||||
Heater | Sun... I'm livin in Africa dude. | ||||
DC/DC Converter | Vicor 110VDC-12VDC Vicor 110V Miniature DC-DC 2x 200W | ||||
Instrumentation | 2.7" Android Phone | ||||
Top Speed | 95 MPH (152 KPH) Target: 85mph but turned out to be 95mph | ||||
Acceleration | Target:0-60mph in 5 seconds. Possible! :) | ||||
Range | 70 Miles (112 Kilometers) To be determined but aiming for 60 plus | ||||
Watt Hours/Mile | To be determined | ||||
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Seating Capacity | 1 adult | ||||
Curb Weight | 380 Pounds (172 Kilograms) 400 was the goal; | ||||
Tires | 2 | ||||
Conversion Time | <1 year | ||||
Conversion Cost | Less than 12 000 USD: Check | ||||
Additional Features | Belt driven; Custom Belt tensioner using pneumatic cylinder | ||||
Fun project! 2013.03.22 - Ordered charger. First item that for the electric system. I know, unusual to start with this item.. 2013.04.01 - Finalized system - order to be place during the week. 2013.04.08 - Motor, Controller and BMS ordered 2013.10.19 - First Ride! |