Street Sighting ~ Holden Barina

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On route to dinner with my grandparents, I was suddenly caught off guard. Aussie EV from the eighties?

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According to the Shannons enthusiast page the car was bought in 2008 and the EV conversion completed in 2010. 

'Fully electric with ADC X91-4001 motor powered by 40 Lithium Iron Phosphate 90Ah cells through an Australian made ZEVA motor controller. www.evric.kestar.com.au' 

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After some deep thinking, I think this is actually a pretty cool project. A good use of an otherwise ugly car, likely destined for an unfair life.

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