Bill Shafer's 1980 Mazda RX-7
| Car Purchase & Conversion Cost | $4225.87 |
| 1996 upgrade (Change to series motor) | 2079.63 |
| 1998 upgarde (Change from 72 to 96 volts) | 987.36 |
Total Project Cost |
$7292.86 |
| Original Car weight | 2380lbs |
| Converted car weight | 2859lbs |
| Range in urban traffic | 24 miles |
| Driven for 171 trips | 1056 miles | Average trip length | 6.2 miles |
| Energy use & efficiency | 698Kwh | 0.661Kwh/mile | (2254 Btu/mile) |
| Annual Cost | $1533 | Fixed charges | $1335 |
| Opertaing costs | $198 |
| Advanced DC series motor | L-91-4003 |
| Curtis Controller | 1231C-7701 |
| Trojan 875 Batteries | 12, 8-Volt |
| Battery Charger | Designed & Built by FVEAA member, Ed Meyer |
Rear view of converted 1980 Mazda plugged into 120-volt
15-amp AC supply circuit.
Photo of RX-7 engine & transmission removed.
(5-speed transmission coupled to series motor and reused)
This page was created by George F. Hamstra (hostage).
The last update to the page was on Monday, May 3, 1999.
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