The Great CO₂ Race
August - November 2011

Glen George drove his converted 1956 MG TF Electric Car clockwise around Australia from Perth.
...more detail: www.co2race.net.au

Model: MG (TF) 1956 
Curb Weight: 930 kg
Original weight: 960 kg
Cost to convert: from petrol $25,000
Range: Approx 110 km
Standing start: 0-400 metres 17 seconds
Top speed: 130 kms/hr +
Charge time: 9 hrs
Batteries: 45x 160 amp/hrs Lithium Ion
Voltage: 147 volts DC
Battery weight: 238 kg
Battery life: Approx 3000 cycles
Cost per km (off-peak): Approx 2 cents/km
Motor: 9 inch Warp
Controller: 0-500amp Zilla - water cooled

Glens visit to Adelaide is shown below...

The Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Mr. Stephen Yarwood
signing Glen George's log book.

The Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Mr. Stephen Yarwood congratulating Glen
for his achievement so far.

The Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Mr. Stephen Yarwood is taken for a ride !

The Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Mr. Stephen Yarwood with Glen by his car: 1956 MG TF EV Conversion

Glen George with his sister Wendy Ward outside the Adelaide Town Hall in King William St. Wendy has been his main support for the whole trip.

Glen with Edward Booth, the Chairman of the
Australian Electric Vehicle Association
(Adelaide Branch)