| Owner | Allan Poulsen |
|---|---|
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario Canada map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1996 Ford Ranger extra-cab |
| Motor | Warfield Series Wound DC 9" 27 killoWatt |
| Drivetrain | Clutch & 5 speed standard transmission |
| Controller | DC Power Systems DCP-600 Raptor burned out the original Curtis! |
| Batteries | 22 Exide GC-5, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 132 Volts |
| Charger | Bycan Bycan (bulk charging), 11 Soneil 1212SR (pulse/finish/balance) |
| Heater | 2x1500W Ceramic for cab, 4x75W for batteries |
| Instrumentation | Amps and Volts, both in Red LED digital readout |
| Top Speed | 62 MPH (99 KPH) at 350 Amps (hurtin') |
| Acceleration | Battery pack not chosen for acceleration |
| Range | 35 Miles (56 Kilometers) with some to spare, has done 44 miles |
| Seating Capacity | 5 adults (uncomfortable), or 2 adults and 2 kids |
| Curb Weight | 4,400 Pounds (1,999 Kilograms) estimated |
| Tires | 40 pounds pressure. Want to upgrade to 60 pound light truck tires. |
| Conversion Time | About 200 hours of labour. |
| Conversion Cost | CDN$12k parts and $8k labour |
| Additional Features | Winterized battery box (2" foam insulation on all sides) and 300 Watts of battery heaters (thermostat controlled) keeps batteries in good temperature range in winter ( >20C, even when -35C outside!). Fans for cooling in summer. Added 11 Soneil 1212SR chargers and put the Bycan on a 0 to 12 hour springwound timer to avoid overcharging. Soneils keep batteries nicely balanced and include pulsing balance/maintenance mode, though their input wattage seems high for their output - have to use fans to keep them cool. DCP Raptor 600 is current limited to 225 Amps to avoid asking too much from the golf cart batteries. Wind generated electricity from Green Tags Ontario (WebPage Graphics/lettering: "Sparky The Electric Vehicle" and "Powered by the Wind", etc. Obviously an EV! License plate "SPARKYEV" (no, it isn't Russian! 8-) Power steering, power brakes. 2 Extra leafs in rear suspension. Safety - 250 Amp breaker, dual contactors, momentum switch, Anderson battery disconnect. Charger connector behind fuel door. 700 Watt inverter. |
| I am the second owner, bought November 2002. Converted in April of 2001 by original owner Michael Anderson, and Rick Lane of REV Consultants (WebPage (Thanks, Rick, for all your | |
1996 Ford Ranger
“Sparky”
Last Updated 02-27-2005
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