OwnerSpencer Stromberg
Owner's Other EV1999 Ford Ranger PHEV
LocationMurray, Utah US map
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Vehicle1997 Ford Ranger
MotorWarfield WarP 9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain5 speed manual
ControllerDC Power Systems T-Rex 1000
Batteries24 Centennial 130ah, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
Heaternone yet
DC/DC ConverterIota
Instrumentation180 Volt meter, 400 ammeter
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
sucks amps at 70-80. Freeway is in 3rd gear at a steady 65 mph and 250 amp draw
Accelerationbetter than my gas Ranger
Range43 Miles (69 Kilometers)
came home at 43 miles will plenty of power. No noticeable difference in performance. Volt meter still read 150 volts at rest on a 144 volt system.
Watt Hours/Mile36000 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:225,000 Miles (362,025 Kilometers)
Current:225,340 Miles (362,572 Kilometers)
Total:340 Miles (547 Kilometers)
 
    As of 10/1/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight4,410 Pounds (2,004 Kilograms)
Tiresstock
Conversion Time1 month
Conversion Cost$8,000
Additional FeaturesOptional power steering with a switch by your right knee but draws 10 amps at idle and never use it anyway. 220 volt charger with twist lock cable

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