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Karen Norman-Boudreau Ranger EV conversion is a recent arrival to her household from Ebay. It has already appeared in the North Bay Eco-Fest held on Oct 2nd and 3rd, 2004.
Stats and pictures follow. All the pictures below are from the previous owner on Ebay (slightly modified).
H3 Stats H3
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Donor vehicle:
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1988 Ford Ranger
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traction battery pack:
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156V (26 type US2400 or Trojan T-145 6V flooded)
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- 4 batteries under the hood
- 16 batteries under the tiltbed
- 6 batteries in toolbox behind the cabin in tiltbed
(have to be removed to tilt bed and access those beneath)
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traction motor:
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21 HP GE series-wound motor
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transmission:
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original automatic transmission (modified for EV use)
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brakes:
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vacuum assist
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steering:
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power steering pump available, but presently manual for greater range (less energy usage)
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DC-DC converter:
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Todd, upgraded for 156V traction pack
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charger:
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Bycan 110/220V input, upgraded for 156V traction pack
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instrumentation:
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- Link 10 E-Meter
- Westberg analog voltmeter
- Westberg analog ampmeter
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tires:
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high pressure (50 psi) light truck radials
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cabin heater:
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electric ceramic core heater, which works with the original ducting
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charger interlock:
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yes
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vehicle conversion company:
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Original conversion - Pro-EV (for the city of Santa Rosa) with 120V battery pack. Previous owner upgraded to 156V.
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“I LOVE not having to buy gas and feel like I am doing something good for our dependance on fossil fuels.”
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No power steering. Given very little initial instruction, so fried charger and waiting two months for repair.
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H3 Pictures H3
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Ranger - tiltbed down
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Ranger - tiltbed up
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Engine bay. Note Bycan charger in center and front battery box to right.
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Instrumentation, with E-Meter in center of top panel.
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Battery box in tiltbed.
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Contact:NBEAA webmaster
Last update: November 29, 2004
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