1995 Honda Civic

1.5L 4 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Manual

2HGEH2350SH514299

Please read the description carefully and carefully consider the costs and effort if you purchase the car. This is a deal for the serious EV enthusiast or collector. This is one of six Honda Civic CX conversions that AC Propulsion did in 1995. However, AC Propulsion can no longer support this vehicle in any way. There are no drawings, no schematics and no specifications. As a condition for sale, I will require the purchaser to sign a memorandum of understanding that the vehicle and associated equipment are being sold with no warranty, and that there will be absolutely no support from AC Propulsion and the buyer will not contact AC Propulsion to ask for support. I will assist to the best of my abilities. I have had the car on the road for the past 12 years with four battery packs and countless pack drops for maintenance. However, I also have no drawings or schematics. I have written up instructions and pictures on how to install the battery pack, and will also be available to answer questions. Also, there will be a fair investment needed to return this car to the road, beyond the purchase price. The car needs a new battery pack which is about $4200 (I would suggest buying at least 5 spares when the batteries are purchased). The buyer must also arrange to ship the car. It is currently at my residence in Boulder, CO. It has a clear CO title. The range extender does not have a title. Neither vehicle is currently registered or insured. It is a lot of work to install the new pack, expect about 16 – 24 hours. The car was fully functional prior to removing the last pack, but it is being sold as is, with no returns. Here is a link with pictures of the pack installation and instructions. You can down load files from this site. http://ppl.ug/rvjJUTaJaX0/ Other than a new battery pack, it is in great mechanical shape, 66684 miles. There are a few dings, but no major body damage. Also included, is a 17 kW AC Propulsion range extender. I have owned the car since 1998, when I purchased it from AC Propulsion (previously owned by Southern California Edison). This car has the 1st generation, 100 kW drive train and an upgraded battery management system featuring an advanced charging algorithm. Seller: Dr. John B. Olson, former Research Manager at Optima Batteries Batteries: 28 series connected Optima deep cycle (Yellow Top) batteries D750S. 52 Ah (C/2), 280 W/kg, sealed, maintenance free, ‘Gates’ spiral cell, 1200 lb., actual pack voltage ~ 360 V, pack capacity ~ 16 kWh. The battery pack has an upgraded battery management system (BatOp) featuring higher voltage balancing. This car is NOT a good candidate for conversion to a Li-ion battery pack due to its integrated design and embedded charge algorithms. The pack structure is also specific for the Optima Yellow Top. Drive: Pure electric 133 HP (100 kW) AC induction motor with integrated on-board charger (110 V or 220 V, standard wall plugs), flat power profile, one gear (no shifting), 165 ft/lb torque (accel.), 105 ft/lb torque (regen. braking). Performance: 0 - 60 in 10 seconds; top speed 80 mph; 70 - 90 miles range with new pack (70% highway); battery life ~ 1 - 3 years depending on usage; fast charge < 1 hour with 220 V, 80A RV outlet. There are two battery management computers, both have the ability to download serial data to a PC. Other Features: Cruise control, traction control, adjustable regen (full glide to full regen), 2 kW ceramic heater (for defrost and cabin heat). The range extender can be started inside the car, while traveling. It has a gauge showing current output. Range Extender: The range extender does not have enough power to keep the car going indefinitely at highway speeds, but it is close. It consists of a Kawasaki motor cycle engine connected to an aircraft generator. It is fully equipped with electronics controls and will rev up to about 9000 rpm at full output (it is loud, and is best operated only on the road). It can be turned on and off from inside the cab. I only had the range extender out a few times. It tended to be hard to start and probably could use a tune up, but it works. Other Accessories Included: 12 A load to discharge pack (connects through range extender connections), winch for raising and lowering pack, communications cable extender (for testing pack prior to installation), 4 spare Batops (might need fuses or repair), 4 mounted snow tires, 1 spare modified aircraft generator for range extender. Documents: AC Propulsion User Manual (for EV), AC Propulsion BattOp User Manual, Instructions for pack installation On May-24-12 at 07:55:34 PDT, seller added the following information:Additional included items: Two charging connectors to car (1 for home with 220 V RV plug, 1 for travel with 220 V range plug). 3 pigtails, 110 V male(standard outlet) to 220 V female range; 220 V range male to 220 V female RV; 220 V male welder to 220 V female Range. These will allow you to charge the car with the following electrical outlets: 110 V standard, 220 V range, 220 V welder and 220 V RV. I always traveled with 100 ft of extension cord with range outlets (not included).