| Owner | Spencer Stromberg | ||||||
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1999 Ford Ranger PHEV 1997 Ford Ranger 1995 Toyota pickup | ||||||
| Location | Murray, Utah United States map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1997 Ford Ranger | ||||||
| Motor | Warfield WarP 9 Series Wound DC | ||||||
| Drivetrain | 5 speed manual | ||||||
| Controller | DC Power Systems T-Rex 1000 | ||||||
| Batteries | 24 Centennial 130ah, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded | ||||||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Zivan NG3 | ||||||
| Heater | hydronic diesel heater | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Iota | ||||||
| Instrumentation | 180 Volt meter, 400 ammeter | ||||||
| Top Speed | 80 MPH (128 KPH) sucks amps at 70-80. Freeway is in 3rd gear at a steady 65 mph and 250 amp draw | ||||||
| Acceleration | better than my gas Ranger | ||||||
| Range | 43 Miles (69 Kilometers) came home at 43 miles with moderate power and new batteries. After 6 months range is down to 20 in the cold | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 36000 Wh/Mile | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 4,410 Pounds (2,004 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | stock | ||||||
| Conversion Time | 1 month | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | $8,000 | ||||||
| Additional Features | Optional 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 plug |
1997 Ford Ranger
Last Updated 10-21-2009
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