Electric Ranger Conversion Project

The project, to take a standard Ford ranger and convert to electric vehicle for local use due to the high costs of fuel.
Having already built a electric bicycle and electric ATV, I thought it is time for this project.
I have chosen a 144 volt system with a Netgain Warp-9 motor, Curtis 1231c controller.

Friday, June 5, 2009

back at it


I spent the first day of vacation trying to figure out where I left off on the truck. I sealed the frame with a rust inhibitor paint and will put the final coat on tomorrow.
I have decided to go with less batteries and save on cost and weight as the range would be ok for my use.
Looking at the wiring on the truck while the paint was drying I found the switched 12 volt leads I need to power things up when the parts go in.
I also looked up the wiring diagrams to help sort out what I can delete from the engine bay.