Topsail High School Electric Vehicle Blog: November 2015

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Ford Ranger Specifications

Vehicle

2001 Ford Ranger Edge

Motor

Warp 9 Series Wound DC

Drivetrain

5 Speed Ford clutchless

Controller

Synkromotive 750 amp programmed to 600 amps with data logging

Batteries

32 Nissan Leaf 65 Ah lithium manganese oxidemodules, 7.5 V each in a series-parallel set.

System Voltage

120 Volts

Charger

Elcon PFC 2500

Heater

Ceramic 1500 W electric heater core

DC/DC

DC Products 30 amp output

Top Speed

75 MPH

Acceleration

Slower than normal

Range

55 Miles (88 Kilometers)

55 miles at an average speed of 35 on a flat grade. 30 miles typical driving.

EV Miles

Current:4523	Miles

Seating Capacity

2 adults

Curb Weight

3150 Pounds

Conversion Time

4 months

Conversion Cost

$11,000

Additional Features

Synkromotive Synk View

7" LCD display

Cycle Analyst

MR2 12 volt power steering pump

Rhino lining in bed

Gear Alloy 17" wheels

MR2 Specifications

Vehicle

1991 Toyota MR2
Mid engine Rear wheel drive 2 seater.

Motor

Warp 9 Series Wound DC

Drivetrain

5 Speed Toyota clutchless

Controller

Synkromotive 900 amp

Batteries

48 CALB CA 100Ah

BMS
System Voltage

Orion BMS
154 Volts

Charger

Elcon PFC-2500
Output managed by the BMS.

Heater

1800 Watt ceramic electric heat

DC/DC Converter

Iota DLS-45

Instrumentation

Cycle Analyst
Torque Display on 7" in-dash touchscreen

Top Speed

125 MPH (168 KPH)
I'll never tell...

Acceleration

A bit slower than stock

Range

95 miles at an average speed of 35 on a flat grade. 70 miles typical driving.

EV Miles

7452	Miles since converted

1000 Miles on current battery pack

Seating Capacity

2 adults

Curb Weight

2640 Pounds

Conversion Time

3 months

Conversion Cost

$16,000

Additional Features

The car has D2 coil-over suspension all around plus Suspension Techniques sway bars front and rear. ASA AR-1 wheels

STEM Cycle Specifications

Vehicle	2014 Custom-built Tricycle
Motor	20 inch brushless DC hub motor
Drivetrain	Direct Drive
Controller	30 amp
Batteries	30 NiMH 7.2V 4 Ah Batteries 38 pounds
System Voltage	36 Volts
Charger	Tenergy 36V Charger
Heater	none
DC/DC Converter	none
Instrumentation	GPS
Top Speed	23 MPH (40 KPH)
Acceleration	slow
Range	25 miles at 20 MPH
EV Miles	30
Seating Capacity	1 adult
Curb Weight	85 Pounds
Conversion Time	2 months
Conversion Cost	$1,500
Additional Features	Disc Brakes 5-point racing harness swappable battery pack custom fiberglass body

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