Full Electric Car Home Conversion – 1988 Pontiac Fiero Part 1
Posted on Jul 17, 2009 under lead acid | 5 Comments
The process of converting my Pontiac Fiero to 144 volt electric car. Full video documentation of the process along with a few test drives. It runs on 12, 12 volt Trojan deep cycle lead acid batteries. Powered by a 9.1 in. dia. Advanced DC motor with a 500 amp Curtis controller. Part 2 and 3 will be coming soon. GO ELECTRIC!
Duration : 0:9:33
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By LucasEV1 on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
I agree on the AC …
I agree on the AC system being optimal. Also with the added benefit of having regen brakes. I opted for the DC system because it is much cheaper. For the motor: At peak output it pulls about 500 amps at 144 volts = 72 kW. At continuous output it pull about 120 amps at 144 v = 17 kW.
By LucasEV1 on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
About $6,000 for EV …
About $6,000 for EV components not including: car, tools, steel brackets for battery box, 12V wiring supplies, new break pads. I will have to get back to you on the maintenance though. The most common maintenance should just be replacement of brushes. And I believe the batteries last about 4 years of driving everyday but I dont have exact values.
By beppino1985 on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
Sorry for my …
Sorry for my english, great job,great video,great idea! i can’t wait to see more video…and more dectail for money. cost!
how many km you tink can made your electric motor whitout maintenance?and batteires?
By Odziz on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
How many kW is the …
How many kW is the 9.1 in. dia. Advanced DC motor?
I would have opted for brushless DC or an AC motor as they are more efficient.
By Odziz on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply
Nice step by step …
Nice step by step video.
I had the same problem with my recip saw, the blades supplied are useless.
I now use a progressive hacksaw blade instead. It cuts through steel like a hot knife through butter!