| Owner | Bob Oldham |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EV | 2000 Honda Insight |
| Location | Doswell, Virginia United States map |
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| Vehicle | scratch built |
| Motor | Bosch EV Warrior Permanent Magnet DC two 12 Volt EV Warrior surplus |
| Drivetrain | chain drive |
| Controller | Curtis 1505 |
| Batteries | 2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel 17 Ah |
| System Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Charger | temporary wall-wart, built-in charger soon |
| Heater | Sol |
| Instrumentation | None yet -- voltmeter anticipated |
| Top Speed | 15 MPH (24 KPH) that si as fast as I want to go! |
| Acceleration | No hope |
| Range | Not determined yet |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
| Curb Weight | 100 Pounds (45 Kilograms) |
| Tires | 4.80-4x8 |
| Conversion Time | A year in small driblets |
| Conversion Cost | About $300 |
| Additional Features | Mechanical disc brake, dual green and red go-and-stop taillights, circuit breaker safety shut-off |
| This vehicle is intended as a visible demonstration of the utter simplicity of EV drivetrains. It has all the drivetrain and other features of an EV except a headlight and turn signals. It will be used in public showings of EVs and in the classroom. | |
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Last Updated 02-08-2005
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