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OwnerPhilip Littleton
LocationMattoon, Illinois US map
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Vehicle1992 Ford Ranger
2-wheel drive. 130K miles, still looks like a $1500 truck!
MotorNetgain Warp 9 dual shaft Series Wound DC
DrivetrainManual transmission. Kept the clutch.
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
96-144 Volt 500 Amp
Batteries20 Trojan T605, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
2-0 welding wire, crimped and soldered lugs.
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerZivan NG-3
120 volt DC 220 AC
Heaterthree very friendly people..

looking at ceramic insert
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS 55
Instrumentationamp meter not sure on battery indicator
Top SpeedBreaking in batteries and still testing all systems.
AccelerationYes!
Range28 Miles (45 Kilometers)
still testing....
EV Miles
Start:130 Miles (209 Kilometers)
Current:130 Miles (209 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
 
    As of 11/1/2009
Seating Capacitythree "friendly" people
Curb Weight3,220 Pounds (1,463 Kilograms)
Before change

Tiresround and black, with air inside
Conversion Timetruck purchased in May 2007
rolling on battery power Oct. 23, 2009
conversion ongoing
Conversion Costtruck $1700, conversion parts under $6,000...
driving by gas stations....priceless!
Additional FeaturesTilt-up bed, quick check battery plugs, vacuum pump for power brakes made from food sealer pump ($17) works GREAT! Pump is inside of vacuum chamber. Applying for Illinois incentive rebate.

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