CRELTRC (C[see] ouR ELeTRiC): A 1984 Honda CRX that my wife Sandy Kapteyn and I had converted to electric in October of 1991. Since then we have made a number of modifications and improvements to it. This picture is was taken after the Claremont 4th of July parade in '93. 

Answers to the top three questions asked of us: 

Top Speed: 

85+ MPH 

Range: 

40 miles of city driving

Car is designed for good handling and acceleration in local commuting and errands. 

Recharge time: 

8 hours for full charge (110 volt - 15 amp circuit) 

Photo Gallery of electric vehicles, including building CRELTRC.

CRELTRC: Detailed Configuration

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Curb Weight	Aprox. 2450 lbs. after conversion 1810 lbs. before conversion	Close to stock so handles and brakes well
Cost of parts	Approx. $5,500
Batteries	120 volt main pack: 10 Trojan 5SHP	In '91 this was a high voltage pack! I'd push to 168 volts on a new conversion
Motor	Advanced DC 7 inch.	Still wish that we'd used an 8 inch
Controler	Kodiak C600 by Aubern Scientific	200 volts max (96-175 nominal) 600 amp current limit Silent through entire range
Charger	K&W on board 110 volt A/C
Auxiliary Power	Sevcon - DC/DC converter with in-line motorcycle battery	M/C batery functions as voltage balast
Power Brakes	12 volt Auxiliary vacuum pump
Suspension	Front: adjusted torsion bars Rear: Honda Civic Station Wagon Springs

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