Sciencemander's "CO2 Les"


Vehicle Name: CO2 Les
Builder: Sciencemander
Started: 2009-01-02
Finished: 2010-03-10
Build Duration: 432 days
Build Hours: 600
% Complete: 95%
Added: 2010-05-09
Last Updated: 2010-05-09
Donor Vehicle: 1991 Toyota Corolla Wagon
Donor Cost: $1,200
Conversion Cost: $20,000
Total Cost: $21,200
















- Performance and Range -
Max Power: n/a
Top Speed: 65 mph
Acceleration: 
Final Weight: 3200 lbs
Range at 30: 30 miles
Range at 55: 15 miles
 
- Batteries / Charging -
Battery Type: Flooded Lead Acid
Battery Manufacturer: Trojan 1275
Battery Configuration: 10 Trojan 1275 deep cycle lead acid batteries in series.
Battery Pack Voltage: 120v
Charger: QuickCharge
Charge Time: 16 hrs
 
- Drivetrain -
Controller: Curtiss 1231 C
Motor: Advanced DC 4001-A
 
- Accessories / Other -
DC-DC Converter: Elcon
Air Conditioning: Sierra
Power Steering: none
Brakes: MES
Tires: Optima 175 70 13
Other Notes: I am working on the sealed and vented plastic box for the rear battery bank so I can charge the batteries outside. Now I charge it in my garage with the windows and hood open to vent the hydrogen and the acidic vapors. I'm also looking into a 220V 30 amp charger either a Zivan NG-5 or a PfC 5000 to reduce the charge time.
 
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