Ranger EV battery pack
OwnerBruce Westlake
LocationSaline, Michigan US map
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Vehicle1999 Ford EV
Ford factory built EV
MotorSiemens Type 1 PV5133-4WS20W11 3-Phase AC
DrivetrainSingle speed ratio 12.518:1, RWD, Rear Siemens AC drive
ControllerSiemens
300 Amp with regen, up to about 350v
Batteries39, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
Iron core factory installed batteries
System Voltage312 Volts
ChargerSiemens
4-5 kW on-board Avcon 240 VAC inlet individual battery monitoring(passive)
Heater2 stage electric resistance
DC/DC ConverterLambda
100 Amp output, liquid cooled
InstrumentationMiles to empty, Speedometer, Fuel gauge
Temperature, warning lights for: on indicator, low charge, power limit, malfunction, charging, etc.
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
AccelerationThe truck comes de-tuned to match the acceleration of a 2.3 liter Ranger.
Range65 Miles (104 Kilometers)
Average EV driving conditions
EV Miles
Current:9,650 Miles (15,526 Kilometers)
 
    As of 2/8/2009
Seating Capacity3 adults
Curb Weight3,600 Pounds (1,636 Kilograms)
TiresUniroyal Tigerpaw AWP Radial low rolling resistance P255/70R15 @51/51 PSI
Average charge works out to .8KW/mile or $.03 per mile in electricity costs.

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