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Here are some pictures right after I got the EV running, but before the new paint job:


Information about my EV: Jet ElectraVan Model 600

Manufactured by: Jet Industries
Austin, Texas
Fall 1979
(company is no longer in business)
Body: Subaru Van Chassis
Motor: Prestolite 22-HP Series-wound DC
Controller: GE EV-1 (SCR-type controller)
Top Speed: 53 mph
Range: 40 miles(orig) / 15+ miles(curr)
(I've yet to determine my true milage)
Propulsion
Batteries
(orig): 17 6-volt lead acid (golf cart)
(curr): 9 12-volt sealed lead acid (ups)
Aux. Battery: 12-volt
Charger: Lester 108v/12v Charger
Original was on-board
(can use 110v or 220v source)
Recharge time: 110v - 6 hrs. (?)
(it has always charged overnight)
Transmission: Standard 4-speed w/reverse

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