To: Wharf Rat who wrote (827805 ) 1/5/2015 8:10:46 PM From: Brumar89 Read Replies (1) | Respond to It isn't true that you couldn't buy an electric truck now ... I've shown you that before:http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2012/03/electric-trucks-may-shift-ev-perceptions.html This electric truck was made as a compliance vehicle for California which required that 2% of Fords vehicles sold in California had to be zero emissions. This truck has 25, 95ah Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. These were originally made for General Motors and their EV1 Impact electric car. When General Motors challenged the Zero Emission Mandate and crushed all their EV1 cars they sold the patent and marketing rights of these batteries to Chevron. Then being the type of oil company they are, Chevron would let the NIMH batteries be made in small sizes. That's why the Prius batteries are so small. These batteries, in the Ranger, became illegal under Chevron Oil. These batteries are quite indestructible and can last for 150,000 miles. This truck has 29,000 miles and I just took out the battery pack for a loose connection which was my fault, from the first time I cleaned all the contacts. I tested all the cells, as each battery module has 10 of them and I discharged and charged a number of low battery cells. I thought they tested fine so I elected not to replace any of them but I have an extra battery with 10 good cells. These batteries have to be cycled in and they work best by having the truck used on a daily basis. The range of the truck would depend on speed, terrain, ambient air temperature and amount of load. The truck is rated for up to 1200 lbs. The stated range of the truck is 60 miles. These batteries could be swapped out for Lithium and the truck could have up to a 100 mile range. The Lithium batteries would also be lighter and it would make the truck more maneuverable. The battery box fits under the truck with 6 bolts. This makes the truck have a low center of gravity and it does have a lot of power. Much more than the gasoline version. It is easy to remove the battery box with an auto lift but more difficult using jacks and jackstands. It seems like Tesla got a lot of ideas from the Ford EV Ranger. Ford had intended to make a lot of the Rangers but they started out by using Lead Acid batteries and that was an abject failure. Having GM crush all of their electric cars sealed the fate of the EV Ranger. I want to sell this truck to someone who knows something about electricity and mechanics. I bought it for my 18 yr old son but he doesn't like trucks. I am also getting a little old to be tinkering with an Electric Truck although you don't get dirty working on it.. This truck has as its attributes, Perfect Body, Perfect Interior, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning, Heater/Defroster, Siemens 3 phase AC induction motor with full regeneration. De Dion Rear End w 4 wheel disc brakes Power plug for a generator. AM/FM Radio. NGS New Generation Star Tester made for the EV Ranger with the EV Ranger card. OEM automatic battery charger. 240 VAC. J1172 charger port for any local level 2 charger stations. Juice Box charger interface for home charging requiring a 240VAC 40 amp breaker. Can put out up to 15 kilowatts, Tool Box. Spare Tire rim. DC adjustable meter with relay controls that indicates battery voltage. LED bulbs in brake lights. Spare 95ah NiMH battery module with 10 cells. Tarp cover, in the event you wouldn't want to use the toolbox. (For better aerodynamics). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ranger_EV http://www.evtradinpost.com/list/6#sthash.NWAjF2Ug.dpuf
