GMC Sonoma

Owner	Alain Brilliard
Location	Saint-Eustache, Quebec Canada map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1994 GMC Sonoma
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9.1", double shaft
Drivetrain	stock, 5 speed transmission
Controller	Cafe Electric Z1K - LV
Batteries	24 2GC-220 from Trans-Canada, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 210Ah golf-cart batteries
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Zivan NG3 and NG5 NG3(120 VAC 15 Amp circuit) and NG5 (240 VAC 32 Amp circuit)
Heater	Two PTC heater
DC/DC Converter	Iota GPC 45 with IQ4 12V 45A Power supply 96Vac to 144Vac or 96Vdc to 180Vdc
Instrumentation	Voltmeter, Ammeter, thermometers for battery pack
Top Speed	65 MPH (104 KPH) limited with Zilla Drive
Acceleration	not yet
Range	37 Miles (59 Kilometers) estimated, at 50% of DoD
EV Miles	Start: 143,381 Miles (230,700 Kilometers) Current: 143,381 Miles (230,700 Kilometers) Total: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)       As of 1/22/2009
Seating Capacity	3 or 2 like me!
Curb Weight	4,700 Pounds (2,136 Kilograms) Estimated
Tires	Falken ZE512 225/40ZR18
Conversion Cost	more than $10k
Additional Features	- Tilting bed - Full ajustable air suspension
- My project has started in December 2005. - I choose all of parts at end of January. - June, removal of ICE, rust control, small body repair and cleanup the truck. - 2006JN26, the rear air suspension is installed. Drawing for the three battery pak is made. - 2006AU16, New wheels and tires! A lot of trouble to fit the batteries in the frame... - 2007FE21, Long winter, it's really cold in the garage. But the packs for the batteries is in progress. - 2008SE18, Pre-assembled and test the electric heater (PTC)With OMRON relais to control the intensity. Work well! - 2009JA22, Air suspension fully fonctionnal. All battery set in place. Work on hydraulic pump and circuitry for powersteering/ hydro-Boost in progress... Estimated go on road mid-april.

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