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Uploaded by on Aug 20, 2009

1971 Beetle converted to 84 volts pure (not hybrid) electric car. Top speed of 40-45 mph. Range is 16 miles. Still thinking of putting more battery to make the range even farther. Located in Seattle, so steep hills is a norm.

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  • How much did it cost you to convert it into pure electric car? Did you take out the old engine & replaced it with a dc motor? Did you keep the original transmission? Not counting the battery, how much did it cost? Does this set-up of yours have aircon & heater?

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    Yes, I removed the orig engine to make space for the electric motor. I kept the orig transmission. No aircon, in Seattle you dont need one. No heater, just jackets for now.

  • Thanks Paul. Just waiting for your awesome controller. Can't wait to add more batteries, and then and only then it will become more normal car.

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  • Just spotted this one on craigslist...real nice! I've always wanted a VW bug EV. I have three split-window buses already, tho'--but if an engine goes out beyond repair...you can just bet it'll be an EV. I already have a Datsun 620 pickup truck conversion. Clutchless, like yours. Lots of fun! Sounds like mine, too..I usually keep it in 2nd around town.

  • Very cool, it is a lot of fun driving around in an electric car.

  • I drilled your heat spreader last night. Man, those things are annoying!!! aaahhh! Waiting on the mouser control board stuff to arrive, and then I'll solder your control section.

  • Awesome car, Cesar!!!  Nice job.

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