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  <car>
    <ac>no</ac>
    <acceleration>unk</acceleration>
    <added type="date">2009-08-04</added>
    <battery-configuration>series 24 x 12v</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>Deka</battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">288</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>Sealed Lead Acid</battery-type>
    <brakes>yes</brakes>
    <build-thread-url>www.zwheelz.com</build-thread-url>
    <charge-time>5</charge-time>
    <charger>Brusa</charger>
    <controller>MES</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer">40000</conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-08-04T18:02:29Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter>MES</dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer">0</donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer">3200</final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Actual</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2008-08-04</finished>
    <hours type="integer">1000</hours>
    <id type="integer">175</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">976</main-photo-id>
    <make>Custom</make>
    <max-power type="integer">100</max-power>
    <model>ZW2-C</model>
    <motor>MES</motor>
    <name>ZW2-C</name>
    <other-notes>splitting into two new trikes, starting redesign</other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">507</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">75</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer">45</range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer">35</range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2007-08-04</started>
    <steering>no</steering>
    <tires></tires>
    <top-speed type="integer">80</top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2009-08-04</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-08-04T18:04:33Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">3173</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">2008</year>
  </car>
  <car>
    <ac>home made</ac>
    <acceleration>Good</acceleration>
    <added type="date">2008-07-19</added>
    <battery-configuration>5 front, 13 trunk</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>USB 8VGCHC</battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">144</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>Flooded Lead Acid</battery-type>
    <brakes>Electric</brakes>
    <build-thread-url></build-thread-url>
    <charge-time>4hr</charge-time>
    <charger>ZivanNG3 220V</charger>
    <controller>Curtis 1231C</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer">9000</conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-07-19T20:17:05Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter>C400 Power Electronics</dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer">0</donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer">3900</final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Estimated</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2008-10-21</finished>
    <hours type="integer">240</hours>
    <id type="integer">47</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">146</main-photo-id>
    <make>Ford</make>
    <max-power type="integer">72</max-power>
    <model>Mustang</model>
    <motor>Warp11</motor>
    <name>Zero point Zero</name>
    <other-notes> </other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">2914</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">100</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer">40</range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer">35</range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2007-10-21</started>
    <steering>electric MR2</steering>
    <tires>Kuhmo</tires>
    <top-speed type="integer">75</top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2008-11-15</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-11-15T23:32:50Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">813</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">2002</year>
  </car>
  <car>
    <ac>no</ac>
    <acceleration>like stock (not bad)</acceleration>
    <added type="date">2008-08-25</added>
    <battery-configuration>12 - 8 volt golf cart batteries us8vgchcx. 6 in front, 6 in back</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>us battery</battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">96</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>Flooded Lead Acid</battery-type>
    <brakes>yes</brakes>
    <build-thread-url>http://www.envirokarma.org/ev</build-thread-url>
    <charge-time>overnite</charge-time>
    <charger>zivan-1</charger>
    <controller>curtis</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer">8000</conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-08-25T17:58:20Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter>curtis</dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer">500</donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer" nil="true"></final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Actual</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2009-03-01</finished>
    <hours type="integer">138</hours>
    <id type="integer">64</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">749</main-photo-id>
    <make>Suzuki</make>
    <max-power type="integer">50</max-power>
    <model>swift</model>
    <motor>ADC 8"</motor>
    <name>zappy</name>
    <other-notes>drove the first time 3/1/2009. still have to finish hood and bellypan. Range is estimate from actual kWhr/mile use and full capacity rating. I am trying not to hammer the batteries too hard to find out actual limping home limit.</other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">1839</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">99</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer">45</range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer">35</range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2008-05-08</started>
    <steering>no</steering>
    <tires>kumho solius kr21</tires>
    <top-speed type="integer">75</top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2009-03-11</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-03-11T17:54:23Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">504</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">1997</year>
  </car>
  <car>
    <ac></ac>
    <acceleration></acceleration>
    <added type="date">2008-12-07</added>
    <battery-configuration>undecided</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>undecided</battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">156</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>LifePO4</battery-type>
    <brakes></brakes>
    <build-thread-url></build-thread-url>
    <charge-time></charge-time>
    <charger></charger>
    <controller>undecided</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer" nil="true"></conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-12-08T04:46:22Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter></dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer">10500</donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer" nil="true"></final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Estimated</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2009-06-01</finished>
    <hours type="integer" nil="true"></hours>
    <id type="integer">107</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">531</main-photo-id>
    <make>BMW</make>
    <max-power type="integer" nil="true"></max-power>
    <model>Z3 Roadster</model>
    <motor>searching: forklift x2</motor>
    <name>Z3e Roadster</name>
    <other-notes></other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">980</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">0</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer" nil="true"></range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer" nil="true"></range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2009-02-01</started>
    <steering></steering>
    <tires></tires>
    <top-speed type="integer" nil="true"></top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2008-12-07</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-12-08T04:54:24Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">3260</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">2000</year>
  </car>
  <car>
    <ac>Helmet Vents</ac>
    <acceleration></acceleration>
    <added type="date">2009-03-29</added>
    <battery-configuration>6S</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>Tempest </battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">72</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>Sealed Lead Acid</battery-type>
    <brakes>Variable Regen</brakes>
    <build-thread-url></build-thread-url>
    <charge-time></charge-time>
    <charger></charger>
    <controller>Kelly KD72503</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer">1200</conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-03-30T03:31:37Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter>Mean Well SD-350D-12</dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer">800</donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer">500</final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Estimated</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2009-10-31</finished>
    <hours type="integer" nil="true"></hours>
    <id type="integer">140</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">763</main-photo-id>
    <make>Custom</make>
    <max-power type="integer">28</max-power>
    <model>Kawasaki Ninja zx600e</model>
    <motor>D&amp;D ES-10E-33</motor>
    <name>XR-1</name>
    <other-notes>Values are calculated estimates..</other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">1171</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">40</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer">50</range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer">26</range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2009-01-11</started>
    <steering>Nope</steering>
    <tires></tires>
    <top-speed type="integer">83</top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2009-06-01</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-06-02T05:05:08Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">4697</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">1995</year>
  </car>
  <car>
    <ac>Removed</ac>
    <acceleration>tbd</acceleration>
    <added type="date">2009-06-07</added>
    <battery-configuration>One string 12 volt 12 each for 144 volt with T1275 batteries</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>Trojan</battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">144</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>Flooded Lead Acid</battery-type>
    <brakes>electric vacuum pump</brakes>
    <build-thread-url>http://electricranger.blogspot.com/</build-thread-url>
    <charge-time>8 estimated</charge-time>
    <charger>Quick charge x2 72 v 20A</charger>
    <controller>Curtis 1231C</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer">8550</conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-06-08T01:41:43Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter>Curtis 1400</dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer">1000</donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer">3700</final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Estimated</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2010-06-08</finished>
    <hours type="integer" nil="true"></hours>
    <id type="integer">161</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">878</main-photo-id>
    <make>Ford</make>
    <max-power type="integer">72</max-power>
    <model>Ranger</model>
    <motor>Warp9</motor>
    <name>Watt Gas</name>
    <other-notes>Fair weather project due to no heat in garage. range and speeds are estimates
Got a good quote on T1275 trojan battery, may go with those.
Frame is finally painted and wiring being sorted out.
7-8-09 Welded up the frame for the electronics enclosure and vacuum reservoir.
Built and tested tachometer circuit and sensor mount, fabricated enclosure to protect the sensor and pulse wheel. 
7-16-09 Work on the control box is progressing, parts are mounted and much of the wiring is installed, timer circuits for precharge and overspeed were checked for proper operation. A new vacuum pump was ordered, and the other was removed from the enclosure.
7-18-09 New pump arrived, it is very nice and will replace the other 2 pumps. I found a nice set of battery terminal crimpers that I picked up at a very good price. I used them to start on the large wiring in the control cabinet. Ran all the vacuum lines for the brakes and heater controls to the vacuum reservoir. 7-25-09 The control box is about complete, made brackets for the chargers, made some cables. Got the air shocks lines done and ready for the truck bed to go back on. 
11-1-09
Too many projects and work have slowed progress, but on the plus side, I now have heat in the garage so I will be able to work year round.
I have been working on lower plastic water/debris shield under the motor before I mount the control box.
11-13-09
The shield under the motor has been trimmed and installed, panel to cover radiator opening has been made and installed.
Hoisted the control box into the engine bay and hooked up throttle cable and some wiring.</other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">1240</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">68</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer">35</range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer">20</range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2008-04-08</started>
    <steering>Manual conversion</steering>
    <tires>stock</tires>
    <top-speed type="integer">70</top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2009-11-14</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-11-14T13:36:30Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">18</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">1993</year>
  </car>
  <car>
    <ac>N/A</ac>
    <acceleration></acceleration>
    <added type="date">2008-12-15</added>
    <battery-configuration>8 12V TROJAN T-1275</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>TROJAN</battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">96</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>Flooded Lead Acid</battery-type>
    <brakes></brakes>
    <build-thread-url></build-thread-url>
    <charge-time>6 TO 8 HRS</charge-time>
    <charger>quick charge 96v</charger>
    <controller>CURTIS 1231C</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer">9000</conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-12-16T03:37:03Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter>N/A</dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer" nil="true"></donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer" nil="true"></final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Actual</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2008-12-16</finished>
    <hours type="integer" nil="true"></hours>
    <id type="integer">113</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">563</main-photo-id>
    <make>Volkswagen</make>
    <max-power type="integer" nil="true"></max-power>
    <model>BEETLE</model>
    <motor>NETGAIN WARP-9</motor>
    <name>VW BUG</name>
    <other-notes>Will go over 70 mph on a full charge.
 25 miles per charge at this point, using defensive driving
  17 miles per charge using quick accelleration 
The new batterys have been cycled 8 times   </other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">911</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">85</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer" nil="true"></range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer" nil="true"></range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2008-07-06</started>
    <steering>na</steering>
    <tires></tires>
    <top-speed type="integer">70</top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2008-12-15</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-12-16T03:47:49Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">2941</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">1969</year>
  </car>
  <car>
    <ac>no</ac>
    <acceleration>n/a</acceleration>
    <added type="date">2009-04-17</added>
    <battery-configuration>Series</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>Trojan maybe</battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">72</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>Flooded Lead Acid</battery-type>
    <brakes>no</brakes>
    <build-thread-url>http://www.volksrods.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26118</build-thread-url>
    <charge-time>n/a</charge-time>
    <charger>don't know yet</charger>
    <controller>Curtis</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer">2500</conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-04-17T21:47:33Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter>nope</dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer">1000</donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer">-1300</final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Estimated</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2010-05-31</finished>
    <hours type="integer" nil="true"></hours>
    <id type="integer">146</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">920</main-photo-id>
    <make>Custom</make>
    <max-power type="integer">28</max-power>
    <model>Reverse Trike</model>
    <motor>Forklift</motor>
    <name>Voltsrat</name>
    <other-notes>Somethin' different.  A VW Bug chopped, channeled 2", narrowed 16", lowered front beam with Honda Goldwing swing arm rear, Harley 5-speed trans, forklift motor.</other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">1013</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">30</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer" nil="true"></range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer" nil="true"></range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2009-02-02</started>
    <steering>no</steering>
    <tires>235/50/16 rear</tires>
    <top-speed type="integer" nil="true"></top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2009-09-26</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-09-26T10:22:31Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">4668</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">1975</year>
  </car>
  <car>
    <ac>Convertable</ac>
    <acceleration>Sluggish</acceleration>
    <added type="date">2008-07-03</added>
    <battery-configuration>20 x u2300 6v 242aH batteries. 4 in engine compartment. 16 in battery box in rear passenger compartment.</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>Interstate Batteries (US Battery)</battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">120</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>Flooded Lead Acid</battery-type>
    <brakes></brakes>
    <build-thread-url></build-thread-url>
    <charge-time>10 hours</charge-time>
    <charger>Lestronic 25a</charger>
    <controller>Auburn Scientific</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer">10000</conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-07-04T00:40:02Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter></dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer" nil="true"></donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer">3300</final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Estimated</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2008-01-01</finished>
    <hours type="integer" nil="true"></hours>
    <id type="integer">31</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">64</main-photo-id>
    <make>Volkswagen</make>
    <max-power type="integer">81</max-power>
    <model>Cabriolet</model>
    <motor>9" DC</motor>
    <name>VOLtS WAGEN</name>
    <other-notes>The previous owner entered this EV in various competitions around the US during the late 1990s. It won several awards and once achieved 117 miles on a single charge using a 120v 240ah lead acid pack. It was driven VERY carefully to pull that stunt off &amp; the pack was pushed to its limit. Not something I'd recommend but in a competition I guess the pack's welfare is not a priority.

I'm now the new owner and I've had one huge fat EV smile on my face ever since. So far I've not attempted more than 30 miles on a charge but its nice to know the car is capable of more.</other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">1801</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">100</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer">40</range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer" nil="true"></range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2008-01-01</started>
    <steering></steering>
    <tires></tires>
    <top-speed type="integer">67</top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2009-04-08</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-04-08T22:34:40Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">1859</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">1985</year>
  </car>
  <car>
    <ac>None</ac>
    <acceleration></acceleration>
    <added type="date">2009-01-14</added>
    <battery-configuration>18 US8VGC batteries in series, 160AH nominal</battery-configuration>
    <battery-manufacturer>US Battery</battery-manufacturer>
    <battery-pack-voltage type="integer">144</battery-pack-voltage>
    <battery-type>Flooded Lead Acid</battery-type>
    <brakes>None</brakes>
    <build-thread-url>http://volt914.blogspot.com</build-thread-url>
    <charge-time>5 hrs @240VAC</charge-time>
    <charger>Zivan NG3</charger>
    <controller>DMOC445</controller>
    <conversion-cost type="integer">14000</conversion-cost>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-01-14T17:02:10Z</created-at>
    <dc-converter>CC Power</dc-converter>
    <donor-cost type="integer">3000</donor-cost>
    <final-weight type="integer">2950</final-weight>
    <finish-date-type>Actual</finish-date-type>
    <finished type="date">2008-11-09</finished>
    <hours type="integer">160</hours>
    <id type="integer">121</id>
    <main-photo-id type="integer">606</main-photo-id>
    <make>Porsche</make>
    <max-power type="integer" nil="true"></max-power>
    <model>914</model>
    <motor>AC24</motor>
    <name>Volt914</name>
    <other-notes></other-notes>
    <page-views type="integer">738</page-views>
    <percent-complete type="integer">100</percent-complete>
    <range-at-30 type="integer">60</range-at-30>
    <range-at-55 type="integer" nil="true"></range-at-55>
    <started type="date">2008-07-03</started>
    <steering>None</steering>
    <tires>Michelin Pilor Exalto A/S 195/60R15</tires>
    <top-speed type="integer">75</top-speed>
    <updated type="date">2009-01-14</updated>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-01-14T17:03:20Z</updated-at>
    <vb-user-id type="integer">4990</vb-user-id>
    <year type="integer">1975</year>
  </car>
</cars>
