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OwnerJerry Bennett
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana US map
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Vehicle1993 Ford Ranger
2 wheel drive manual transmission long bed ranger with 172k miles. Needs a little tlc, but basically sound.
MotorNetgain Warp 9 Series Wound DC
dual shaft 35 horsepower, 100 peak
Drivetrainmanual transmission
ControllerCurtis 1231c
500 Amp 144 Volt
Batteries12 Trojan T1275, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
150 AH 12 volt.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerQuickcharge
2 72 Volt 20 Amp chargers
Heater2 ceramic inserts in heater box
DC/DC ConverterCurtis 1400
22 Amp
InstrumentationLink 10, motor ammeter and voltmeter added to standard equipment
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
estimated 65+
Accelerationnot a race car
Range25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
estimated 25
Watt Hours/Mileest 400-420 whr
EV Miles
Start:172,000 Miles (276,748 Kilometers)
Current:172,000 Miles (276,748 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
 
    As of 12/12/2009
Seating Capacity2 adults, 3 cozy
Curb Weight3,800 Pounds (1,727 Kilograms)
est
TiresStock
Conversion Timelots more in repairing the truck than conversion so far
Conversion Costso far on track to be less than 10000.
Additional FeaturesOverspeed limiter/tachometer circuit for motor constructed and tested. Link-10 kwhr meter.
600 lbs of ICE junk went to scrap yard. Motor attached to transmission and test spun with 12volts. Vacuum canister constructed. Heater core modified and 2 ceramic elements installed.
Took a long pause on the truck, decided to go with a smaller pack and 12 volt batteries. worked on painting the frame and sorting wires 6-6-09
12-09, Control box in and wired, cluster reinstalled after digital meters installed. Link-10 and tachometer installed.
Emergency disconnect cable installed and tested.

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