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1982 S-10 City of Albuquerque

Last Updated 11-17-1998

Owner	City of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Location	Albuquerque, New Mexico USA ^map
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Vehicle	1982 Chevrolet S-10 short bed pickup
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9"
Drivetrain	original 4 speed manual transmission
Controller	Curtis 1231C
Batteries	20 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	Lester off-board
Heater	Electric
DC/DC Converter	Sevcon
Instrumentation	E-meter
Top Speed	65 MPH (104 KPH)
Range	65 Miles (104 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	3,900 Pounds (1,772 Kilograms)
Tires	radials
Additional Features	air conditioning

1983 S10 Tom Stockebrand

“Lotsa Watts”

Last Updated 05-12-2006

Owner	Tom Stockebrand
Location	Holmes Beach, Florida USA ^map
Vehicle	1983 Chevrolet pickup long cab
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9"
Drivetrain	Original 4 speed transmission
Controller	DC Power Systems Rex 600 Amp
Batteries	24 Trojan T-105, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Manzanita Micro PFC20B on-board
Heater	None (Florida!)
DC/DC Converter	Todd
Instrumentation	a) Voltmeter b) Ammeter
Top Speed	65 MPH (104 KPH)
Range	55 Miles (88 Kilometers)
Watt Hours/Mile	450 Wh/Mile
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Seating Capacity	2 1/2 adults
Curb Weight	4,900 Pounds (2,227 Kilograms)
Tires	radials
Additional Features	a) Power Brakes b) Tilt Bed

1984 S-10 Ben Fratto

“Redemptoris Missio”

Last Updated 07-24-2007

Owner	Ben Fratto
Owner's Other EV	1986 Ford Escort
Location	Merchantville, New Jersey USA ^map
Web	WebPage
Vehicle	1984 Chevrolet S-10 long bed
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9" dual shaft, rated 19 kW continuous, 75 kW peak (25/100 HP)
Drivetrain	original 4 speed manual transmission
Controller	DC Power Systems 600 DCP 600, 156V max, 600 amps peak
Batteries	26 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded Currently 8 mounted under the hood and 18 in a fiberglass enclosure in the bed. I plan to install battery boxes under the bed to get back space and improve stability.
System Voltage	156 Volts
Charger	Zivan NG-3 13 Amp constant output for bulk charge is 90% efficient. Charger is Automatic, Isolated, and fairly quick. Uses 220 VAC. Built a BadBoy listed described at WebPage which works off of 120 VAC for opportunity charging.
Heater	Electric. Used for defrost and heating cabin.
DC/DC Converter	DC Power Systems 30 Amp It both charges the 12 Volt accesory battery and has isolated 12 V output to the E-meter
Instrumentation	Voltmeter E-Meter temperature probe on motor
Top Speed	70 MPH (112 KPH)
Acceleration	0-30 in 15 seconds 0-40 in 30 seconds 0-60 in 60 seconds (hmm, need more power). Good for a 600 amps controller
Range	50 Miles (80 Kilometers) higher range in summer
Watt Hours/Mile	350 Wh/Mile average commute with traffic lights, Southern NJ mild and rare hills, 67 mph max.
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Seating Capacity	2-3 adults
Curb Weight	4,500 Pounds (2,045 Kilograms) approx 2880 lb weight w/o batteries and 1584 lb for battery to weight ratio = 1/3
Tires	I have 4 of them.
Conversion Time	Purchased 3rd hand.
Conversion Cost	$5,500 purchase
A fun and clean car that does its job after 14 years since its conversion. It takes little maintenance, performs reliably, and still has more range than I have tried to get out of it. The EV Grin is often present. Its been on highways, city traffic, hills, Earth Day displays, and more.

1984 S-10 Eric C. Krofchak

“SuperTruck”

Last Updated 05-28-2007

Owner	Eric C. Krofchak
Location	Cedar Grove, New Jersey USA ^map
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Vehicle	1984 Chevrolet S10 S10 Solar Truck
Motor	Advanced DC Shunt Wound DC 9"
Drivetrain	5 speed Manual
Controller	DC Power Systems Raptor 600
Batteries	24 Saft STM 5-140, 6.00 Volt, Nickel-Cadmium, Flooded
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Home built
Heater	Electric 1500 Watt
DC/DC Converter	DC Power Systems
Instrumentation	E-meter
Top Speed	65 MPH (104 KPH) I've gone as fast as 85 mph, but thats going downhill. Moderate uphills max 45-50 mph. Steep hill max 25 mph
Acceleration	Fair-poor. 0-60 around 40 seconds
Range	40 Miles (64 Kilometers) With moderate driving. Driving hard about 30-35 miles. Driving really conservative around 50 miles
Watt Hours/Mile	300 Wh/Mile A steady 50mpg on a flat stretch of highway usually consumes around 250Whr/mile.
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Seating Capacity	2 adults (3 if really close friends)
Curb Weight	3,500 Pounds (1,590 Kilograms) Gross estimate
Tires	Michelin Energy MXV4. Actually had better performance with the trucks previous tires but thought these would do better, unfortunatly I was wrong but I needed tires anyway.
Conversion Time	Purchased already converted. I added the batteries and solar panels.
Conversion Cost	$9000 converted truck $14000 batteries $1800 solar panels Seeing suckers pay $3/gal for gas - Priceless
Additional Features	Replaced all the trucks bulbs with led bulbs, If you ever consider doing this remember to get the biggest avaliable. The small cheaper low led count bulbs are way too dim. 28May07:Just built myself a pair of LED headlights. Dropped the trucks power usage by 60-70 watts. Not a huge deal but every bit helps.

1985 S-10 Mark Brueggemann

Last Updated 12-25-2001

Owner	Mark Brueggemann
Location	Albuquerque, New Mexico USA ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1985 Chevrolet S-10 pickup
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9"
Drivetrain	original 4 speed transmission with clutch (lightened flywheel)
Controller	Auburn Scientific PC600-144 Kodiak
Batteries	24 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 6 front, 18 rear
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Lester a) Lester Equipment Co. ferro-resonant transformer, custom control circuitry 240 VAC, 5 kW (off-board) b) 1 Kw 120 VAC (on board)
Heater	Ceramic Element
DC/DC Converter	Todd PC-40LV
Instrumentation	a)300 Amp ammeter b)200 Volt voltmeter c)Tachometer
Top Speed	75 MPH (120 KPH)
Seating Capacity	3 adults
Curb Weight	4,600 Pounds (2,090 Kilograms)
Tires	Goodyear Conquest Low Rolling Resistance
Additional Features	a)Tilt Bed b)Ham Radio Station in Cab c)Power Brakes

1985 S-10 Seth Murray

“DC Cruiser”

Last Updated 06-12-2006

Owner	Seth Murray
Location	Brunswick, Maine USA ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1985 Chevrolet S-10 2.8L V6, 4 speed, 2 wheel drive short bed
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9"
Drivetrain	Original Chevy 4 speed, without clutch. I wish I still had the clutch
Controller	DC Power Systems DCP-600 Raptor
Batteries	20 Trojan T-145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 4 batteries where the radiator was, and 16 in boxes under bed.
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	Lester 120/240 VAC ferro-resonant 25 Amp 120 Volt
Heater	1500W ceramic
DC/DC Converter	DC Power Systems DC-300
Instrumentation	500A and 60-160V analog meters, 500 Amp E-meter with RS-232 serial connection, Tachometer, DCP controller status LEDs, Heater LED, Vacuum guage for power brakes
Top Speed	80 MPH (128 KPH)
Acceleration	0 to 30 MPH in 8 seconds, (gas S10 I think is 7 seconds)
Range	50 Miles (80 Kilometers) average, 80 miles max
Seating Capacity	3
Curb Weight	4,200 Pounds (1,909 Kilograms) battery to total weight ratio is abut 1:3
Tires	Goodyear Conquest Low Rolling Resistance
Conversion Time	About a year, 320 man hours
Conversion Cost	$12,000
Converted in 2002 by a father-son team, Mark and Seth Murray, and competeted in the 2002 Tour de Sol. The truck was sold to a NJ commuter in 2003.

1985 S-10 Phantom Sol

“The Solar Black Bear”

Last Updated 07-29-2006

Owner	University of Maine Solar Vehicle Team
Owner's Other EV	Phantom Sol
Location	Orono, Maine USA ^map
Vehicle	1985 Chevrolet S-10
Motor	Advanced DC FB-4001 Series Wound DC
Controller	DC Power Systems
Batteries	27 Trojan T-145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage	162 Volts
Charger	220 VAC Battery Charger
Top Speed	75 MPH (120 KPH)
Acceleration	0 – 60 mph time of around 12 seconds
Range	100 Miles (160 Kilometers) Driving at moderate speeds (45 mph) it has a range of 80 – 100 miles.
Seating Capacity	3
Conversion Cost	Cost to convert one vehicle from gasoline to solar electric (based on value of 2001 dollars) - $5000 1 KW Solar Array (12, 85 Watt solar modules, current cost ~ $5/Watt) - $2000 Advanced DC Electric Motor and Bubba Contactor - $1200 - 2400 DCP Motor Controller (or equivalent) - $2400 Trojan T145 Batteries (24, 6 V batteries) - $1000 220 VAC Battery Charger - $ 400 - 600 Charge Controller / Optimizer for solar array (optional) - $1000 Hardware: 00 wire, lugs, flexible shield, mounting plates for motor and controller, vacuum pump and tank, small auxiliary battery for E-meters.
Additional Features	1. It has a fully usable bed with payload capacity of around 1000 lbs. 2. It can be driven at highway speeds if necessary with a top speed of around 75 mph and a 0 – 60 mph time of around 12 seconds. 3. Driving at moderate speeds (45 mph) it has a range of 80 – 100 miles. 4. It holds 3 passengers. 5. If one drives less than around 10 - 15 miles per day, then there is no need to plug in and charge up the batteries. The sun will provide all of your energy needs. 6. If one drives more than 15 miles per day, then the additional energy costs roughly 3 cents per mile or about 5 miles per Kilowatt-hr. 7. Very low maintenance. Just check battery water level once a month and transmission fluid as usual.
The Solar Black Bear - Performance Highlights From June 3 to November 3, 1999, the SSB traveled a total of 2446 miles on $75.60 worth of electricity (based on the utility @ $.14/KW, 414.7KWh). Assuming the price of gasoline to be $1.40 per gallon, a gas-powered car would have to get about 45.3 miles per gallon to compare, or operate at a cost of 3.1 cents per mile of travel. From June to November 2000, 2001 and 2002 the SBB traveled an average of 50-80 miles per week using only energy gained directly from the sun (about 10-15 miles of free driving per day). It cost literally nothing to drive and produced virtually no air pollution for a period of six months each year. Awards 2001, 2000 and 1999 NESEA American Tour de Sol 1st place in Solar Commuter Category (vehicles for practical daily use) 1st place Solar Fraction (how much of the vehicles energy comes from the sun) 2002, 2004 NESEA American Tour De Sol 1st place Solar Commuter Category - 2 Person Division 2003 NESEA American Tour De Sol 1st place Solar Commuter Category - 2 Person Division Most Solar Miles in One Day

1985 S-10 Steve Wilson

Last Updated 05-04-2006

Owner	Steve Wilson
Location	Hyde Park, New York USA ^map
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Vehicle	1985 Chevrolet S-10 pickup
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9"
Drivetrain	4 Wheel Drive 4 speed manual transmission with clutch
Controller	Curtis 1231C with cooling fans underneath
Batteries	20 US Battery 2300, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded (T-125 type)
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	Lester 7740 Lestronic 7740 - 120LCR25-5ET ferro-resonant, (off-board)
Heater	electric hydronic 750 Watt (original core with 120 Volt electric water heater and circulator pump)
DC/DC Converter	12 Volt accessory battery is charged by a NAPA 6 Amp charger and an alternator coupled to the second motor shaft
Instrumentation	a) Cruising Systems KWH meter+ with RS232 data connection for a laptop computer b) 400A Ammeter c) 150V Voltmeter d) motor overtemp indicator lamp
Top Speed	70 MPH (112 KPH) level road
Range	25 Miles (40 Kilometers) to 35 miles useable, depending on terrain and temp
Watt Hours/Mile	400 Wh/Mile
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Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	4,500 Pounds (2,045 Kilograms) 51% front, 49% rear
Tires	Michelin XCX/APT P235/75R15 on OEM aluminum wheels
Additional Features	a) tilting bed with Craftec tonneau cover b) alternator regen charging of 12 Volt system c) power brakes with 12 Volt Gast vacuum pump system d) 120 VAC battery heater system in the boxes supplied via charger cable e) 12 Volt battery box ventilation system
Converted by EVermont Project from ICE at around 70K miles, now has about 86K miles. This is an extended cab version S-10 with the jump seats removed manual steering, no air conditioning, driveline retains original 4WD transfer case and front differential. Future upgrade plans: 1) new carpeting, seat covers, other detailing items 2) battery instrumentation 3) onboard charger system 4) complete the sound system 5) tachometer 6) 132V or 144V traction system (but then I'll need a new charger)

1986 S-10 Al Pugsley

“#21”

Last Updated 10-15-2006

Owner	Al Pugsley
Location	Prairie Village, Kansas USA ^map
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Vehicle	1986 Chevrolet S-10
Motor	Warfield Warp 9 Series Wound DC 9"
Drivetrain	5 speed without clutch
Controller	Curtis 1231C
Batteries	24 Trojan T-105, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Russco SC 24-120 SO
Heater	none
DC/DC Converter	none- GM 1 wire alternator belt-driven from motor tail shaft
Instrumentation	voltmeter, ammeter
Seating Capacity	3 adults
Additional Features	belt-driven GM vacuum pump
Converted by Wayne Alexander of Electric Blue WebPage

1987 S-10 Brian Matheny

“Polar Bear”

Last Updated 07-09-2006

Owner	Brian L. Matheny (former owner, EV has been sold)
Owner's Other EVs	1986 Dodge Ram 50 1985 Toyota MR2
Location	Bellingham, Massachusetts USA ^map
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Vehicle	1987 Chevrolet S-10 pickup
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC 9"
Drivetrain	Original 4-speed manual transmission with Aamco Mercon V synth-blend ATF
Controller	DC Power Systems DCP-600 Raptor
Batteries	40 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded in buddy pairs
System Voltage	120 Volts
Heater	Ceramic Element
DC/DC Converter	DC Power Systems
Instrumentation	a) E-Meter b) Pack Voltage (measured at controller) c) Motor Ammeter
Top Speed	75 MPH (120 KPH) in 4th gear
Range	120 Miles (193 Kilometers) summer, 80 winter (80% DOD)
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	5,250 Pounds (2,386 Kilograms) actual
This EV is no more. The components have been moved to another S-10 chassis after it was crunched. I got 32,000 EV miles out of it, 25,000 on the set of 40 T-125 which did another 20,000 miles for a total of 45,000! Sold it when the batteries died since I don't need it for commuting anymore.

1989 S-10 Jim Donovan

Last Updated 12-22-2001

Owner	Jim Donovan
Owner's Other EVs	1993 Soleq EVcort 1992 Chevrolet S-10 1995 Solectria Force
Location	Westwood, Kansas USA ^map
Vehicle	1989 Chevrolet S-10 pickup
Motor	Advanced DC FB-4001A Series Wound DC 9" dual shaft
Drivetrain	original 5 speed transmission with clutch
Controller	Curtis 1231C
Batteries	20 Trojan T-105, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	Bycan 120 VAC ferro-resonant (off-board)
Heater	Dual Ceramic Element 3.2 kw 120 VDC
DC/DC Converter	Todd PC-40LV
Instrumentation	a) 500 Amp ammeter b) E-Meter c) Tachometer
Top Speed	70 MPH (112 KPH)
Seating Capacity	3 adults
Tires	P215/70R14 Road Huggers
Additional Features	a) Power Brakes b) Power Steering c) Tilt Bed d) Battery Heating System e) AM/FM Cassette Stereo
This S-10 was converted by Dan Sulzer in Dubuque, Iowa.

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1996 S-10 Alain St-Yves

King-Cab
“Le Véhicule Vert”

Last Updated 02-05-2007

Owner	Alain St-Yves
Owner's Other EV	1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
Location	Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Québec Canada ^map
Web	WebPage
Vehicle	1996 Chevrolet S-10 extended cab
Motor	Advanced DC<