| Owner | Brek |
|---|---|
| Location | California US map |
| Vehicle | 1994 Ford Ranger |
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9" |
| Drivetrain | 5 speed transmission with clutch |
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 144 Volt 500 Amp |
| Batteries | 20, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded golf cart |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | Russco 120 VAC on-board, also off-board Solar Car Corp 240 VAC |
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon |
| Instrumentation | a) 500 Amp ammeter (battery current) b) E-meter c) Voltmeter (pack voltage) |
| Top Speed | 75 MPH (120 KPH) |
| Acceleration | modest |
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) at least in theory, I only drive about 30 miles |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 5,000 Pounds (2,272 Kilograms) estimated |
| Tires | 215/70R14 (not LLR) |
| Additional Features | a) Power Brakes b) Air Conditioning (driven from drive motor tail shaft.) |
| This truck was converted by a Kansas City area high school as part of a government and utility funded project. It was used by a local city government for some time before they switched to hybrids and sold it off. | |
1994 Ford Ranger
Last Updated 12-31-2003
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