Project Green Machine: A Zero Emission 1969 Volkswagen Squareback
Geschreven op 11-4-2010 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Iets anders
Mike Love of The Beach Boys, the No. 1-selling American band of all time (Billboard) took a spin in Sarasota’s first retro-fitted Electric Car to help raise awareness of “Project Green Machine”.
The inaugural drive was on Tuesday, April 6th at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
The Electric Car was built in a coordinated effort lead by Forrest Shaw, owner of Pastry Art and the HuB, lead by engineer Pete Hansen.
Appropriately called “Project Green Machine”, Forrest and Pete want to demonstrate how local businesses can begin to embrace technology and position Sarasota, Florida as a leader in green initiatives.
The designers here have modified a 1969 Volkswagen Squareback to run on a zero-emission all-electric engine.
The vehicle runs on AGM lead acid batteries donated by Braille Battery that powers a re-purposed industrial motor. The other components include a 72V controller, an emergency cut-off switch and a potentiometer. The car is being featured at G-WIZ – The Science Museum where it will serve as a learning tool for others interested in doing their own conversions. Source: Ecofriend
