Laurel extracts ICEMazda-Nissan drive shaft
OwnerPaul Maloney
LocationDorval, Quebec Canada map
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Vehicle1991 Mazda MPV
MotorNetgain WarP 9 Series Wound DC
ControllerCurtis
Batteries20, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
When accelerating, we avoid exceeding 200 amps to prolong battery life. This limits our acceleration.
When the voltage drops to 105 when pulling 70 amps, that indicates we are at 20% of battery capacity and consider this "empty" and time for refueling. This action also prolongs battery life.
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerBycan
Heater120 VDC electric heater can defrost windshield, but it is a cold van in winter
Top SpeedWe generally operate in 2nd gear (Nissan 1985 pickup manual transmission)for most driving, and reverse to back up. Being the clutch peddle is not installed, I carefully speed-shift into 3rd gear on the highway to get it up to 100 km/h. With a hind wind or decline, it does go a bit faster. Any hill or headwind will decrease our speed to 80 km/h.
Accelerationslow, but faster than heavy trucks
Range64 Miles (102 Kilometers)
on new batteries
Watt Hours/Mile2003, first operating year: Price (with tax) is about $0.07 per kWh

Cost per km =
Seating Capacity5 adults
Conversion Time1 year
Conversion Costabout $13,000 Canadian, excluding the van and batteries
Additional FeaturesThe insulated battery boxes make it more reliable than gas vehicles in winter.

It can't stall at lights

Doesn't leak oil on driveways

Doesn't use energy when stopped in traffic jams

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