Avcon "Power Pack" kit for conversion EVs to use approved OEM EV Conductive Public Charging
Creative editing to content done by m.t.thompson@ieee.org
From vintner@genie.com Tue Jan 5 19:53:30 1999
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 99 03:31:00 GMT
From: vintner@genie.com
Reply-To: ev@listproc.sjsu.edu
To: ev@listproc.sjsu.edu
Subject: AVCON Inlet Drawings
You can now see drawings of the Avcon inlets on Otmar Ebenhoech's Web site:
Avcon Rear Inlet drawing
Avcon Side Inlet drawing
Avcon Side Mount drawing
Coutesy Otmar Ebenhoech and Electric Vehicle Components Limited:
EVCL
For those of you who don't know Otmar is the Daddy of the 1/3 MEGAWATT!!
Godzilla Controller. He also wishes to die silently like his Grandfather
who was asleep at the wheel instead of screaming in terror like his
grandfather's passengers! :-)
Here's the lastest info on availability of the Power Pak and AVCON inlets:
Power Paks will be ready to ship by the end of January. The only holdup
has been that Avcon has been waiting for some Underwriters Lab (UL) stickers.
The order form is being reproduced again at the end of this posting. The
best deal will be for those who wish to form mini-buying groups for group
purchases of three Power-Pak/Inlet sets. The price then drops to $250 for
the Power Pak and $150 for the Inlet. (A far cry from the $3000 cost talked
about earlier on the EV List).
Each Inlet comes with a small electronic package which provides the pilot
circuit. It consists of two resistors, a cap, a diode and a switch, and is
installed between the pilot pin on the inlet and the vehicle chassis ground.
The inlets come in three flavors, front, side and rear mount. These
designations do not apply to where the inlets are mounted on the car, but
rather the locations of the mounting holes on the inlets. The inlets can be
mounted under a hinged grill, under a bonnet hood, behind a fuel filler
door, or inside a motor or battery compartment. The most convenient
location, of course, would be behind a fuel filler door.
To see pictures of "refueling" using the Avcon connector, take a look at the
EVAOSC
website. Warning big graphics.
The Power Pak is fully compliant with NEC Article 625 and meets all safety
requirements of the Code. You will still have to supply your own on-board
220 VAC charger.
The Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging Coalition (EVC3) has gone to great
lengths to make this package available to hobbyists and private EV owners at
a very reasonable cost, considering the extensive safety features and
potential future advantages, including the ability to utilize public
charging stations. A very substantial subsidy is involved. Otmar and I
feel it's too good a deal to pass up, and we're going to be the first kids
on the block to have the system. Of course, there's no great urgency,
unless you're into electrical safety (and who shouldn't be!); the offer is
good until the end of 1999. And those who have 110 VAC chargers might
consider upgrading to 220 VAC plus the Power Pak.
Here, once again, is the order form:
[Begin order form]
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EV POWER PAK ORDER FORM
Thank you for your interest in Avcon's Inlet and EV Power Pak. To order,
simply fill out the form below, follow the payment instructions, and we'll
take care of the rest.
DESCRIPTION/PART # QTY PRICE TOTAL
EV Power Pak (21' Cable) #AA980202 _____ @$295 each ________
EV Power Pak (16' Cable) #AA980202-16 _____ @$295 each ________
EV Power Pak (12' Cable) #AA980202-12 _____ @$295 each ________
NAEV Level II inlet (Side Mount)
#AA9658001 _____ @$175 each ________
NAEV Level II inlet (Front mount)
#AA96580041 _____ @$175 each ________
NAEV Level II inlet (Rear mount)
#AA985800M150 _____ @$175 each ________
Note: The NAEV Level II inlets are limited to 3 per name/address
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SPECIAL OFFER!
Purchase 3 EV Power Paks and 3 NAEV Level II inlets for $1200
That's Over $200 in Savings!
Make your selection of EV Power Paks and NAEV Level II inlets from the
above form.
Note: The Power Pak Special Package Offer is limited to 1 per name/address
Cost: $1200 ________
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Wisconsin residents - Add 5.8% Sales Tax ________
GRAND TOTAL ________
Note: Certified Check or Money Order will only be accepted. Please make
payable to AVCON CORPORATION and mail your payment along with this order
form to:
AVCON CORPORATION
1935 Ace World Wide Lane
Cudahy, Wisconsin 63110
Attn: Kevin Lazerski
Shipping and Handling is Included - Allow 3 to 4 Weeks For Delivery
COMPANY ______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ______________________________________(P.O. Box not acceptable)
CITY _____________________________ STATE ___________ ZIP _____________
CONTACT NAME _________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _______________________________________________________
Please Indicate Your EV (Electrical Vehicle) Manufacturer
For Any Questions or Inquiries
Call 800-433-7642 or FAX: 414-764-3059
AVCON CORPORATION Expiration Date: January 1, 2000
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[End order form]
Note: Neither Don McGrath nor Otmar Ebenhoech represents Ford, Avcon,
DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Volvo, Mazda, Renault or Peugeot. The information
and opinions expressed are theirs alone and they are solely responsible for
any errors or omissions).
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