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MazdaMatt · 01-22-2009, 03:18 PM

I am tossing around the idea of an S10 conversion. They are a cheap truck that I can easily gain access to and I can sell the unneeded parts for the cost of a truck.

I'm interested in figuring out the base cost (motor, batteries, controller) and the feasibility to cover my needs. Building costs can be considered later.

Needs:
80km/h for 50km round trip to work
Factoring reality, i could deal with 70km/h, but should account for 60km just in case.

I would LIKE to do a direct drive to lose tranny
I can probably get my hands on whatever final drive gives highest speed for lowest rpm

So step one: what is the tallest final drive?
Step two: What motor has a continuous rpm rating with reasonable tires to go 70km/h
Step three: How many amps?
Step four: how many batteries?
Step five: is DIY controller feasable for me (computer engineer)

Please hep me stay organized and we'll work on each step, one at a time. So... Truckers - what are my options for S10 final drive?

01-22-2009, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
MazdaMatt Master EcoModder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 1,096 2k2Prot5 - '02 Mazda Protege5 90 day: 33.82 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	EV S10 project budget forcast? I am tossing around the idea of an S10 conversion. They are a cheap truck that I can easily gain access to and I can sell the unneeded parts for the cost of a truck. I'm interested in figuring out the base cost (motor, batteries, controller) and the feasibility to cover my needs. Building costs can be considered later. Needs: 80km/h for 50km round trip to work Factoring reality, i could deal with 70km/h, but should account for 60km just in case. I would LIKE to do a direct drive to lose tranny I can probably get my hands on whatever final drive gives highest speed for lowest rpm So step one: what is the tallest final drive? Step two: What motor has a continuous rpm rating with reasonable tires to go 70km/h Step three: How many amps? Step four: how many batteries? Step five: is DIY controller feasable for me (computer engineer) Please hep me stay organized and we'll work on each step, one at a time. So... Truckers - what are my options for S10 final drive?