Chrysler TEVan
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The Chrysler TEVan was a
nickel metal-hydride batteries. It was offered for lease in New York and California
in 1999.
Batteries
The 180V nickel-cadmium pack consisted of 30
SAFT
STM5-180 6V 180Ah batteries in six removable pods under the floor of the car, delivering over 50 miles (80 km) of range, and used an automatic watering system for easy battery maintenance. The nickel-iron pack consisted of 30 Eagle-Pitcher 6V 200Ah batteries in six pods under the floor and delivered over 60 miles (97 km) of range. The TEVan owner's manual stated 80 miles (130 km) of range.
Charger
The TEVan's on-board charger was a
PFC
Martin-Marietta and accepted 120 VAC@20A or 40A, 240 VAC@20A or 40A, and as high as 220 VAC@40A- three-phase inputs.
Powertrain
The TEVan used a 27 hp, 65 hp max (48 kW) Separately-Excited
GE
DC traction motor coupled to a two-speed FWD trans-axle that featured Hi, Lo, Reverse and Park. The owner's manual referred to it as a 'semi-automatic transmission' although it used a clutch. The motor controller was also manufactured by GE. The EPIC used an AC traction motor and single speed transmissions.
Accessories
The TEVan had an 8.8 kW three-stage ceramic
electric heater. The 120A DC/DC converter provided all the 12v power, there was no auxiliary (12V) battery. Gauges included motor temperature and SOC (state of charge, akin to "Fuel Level") using the stock instruments. It was also equipped with electric air conditioning (R-134a), regenerative braking, power brakes using a Delco electric vacuum pump, power steering, AM/FM Stereo, and airbags
. The original equipment tires were LRR, (Low Rolling Resistance), Goodyear P205/75R15 Momentum at 50PSI.
External links
- Don Buckshot's '93 Dodge TEVan - evalbum
- James Wolfe's '93 Dodge TEVan - evalbum