Quite a lot has been happening with the CitiCar and life in general. Let’s catch up.

First – all of the major components have arrived to modernize the cars motor. This is what I have:

4 Chevy Volt Battery Modules 48 volts, 50 AH each	Lithium battery charger	DC-2-DC 48v to 12v 5 amp and 20 amp
Fuse blocks 12v and 48v systems	GPS Speedometer	Motor
Alltrax Motor Controller	Fuse	Main Contractor Switch
Forward & Reverse Switch	Battery cut-off switch	BMS for each battery module

In addition to that, I’ve been purchasing tools, wires, terminals, and more. I’m waiting for a part that would let me connect a public charging station to the cars onboard charger.

This weekend I’ve installed a GPS speedometer. The new motor does not have a shaft for the original speedometer cable, and it doesn’t have any way to sense how fast the motor is spinning. I’ve seen others use a GPS speedometer with the upgrade. The standard size requires a 3 and 3/8 inch hole. The stock speedometer is much smaller. With the new technology comes a feature to swap between total miles driven, and a trip odometer. I still need to drill a hole and wire up the button – if I can find it.

The body has lots of small cracks. They aren’t all that noticeable. I’m uncertain if they were there when I purchased the car, or if they are growing over time. A plastifix kit has arrived to help patch it up.

Two magazines have arrived with articles in them about the CitiCar in the 70’s.