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.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Wiring and guages


I spent some time installing the digital guages in the dash cluster. The dash is wired and reinstalled. I mounted the tachometer and ran the wires to the engine bay.
I wired the motor speed sensor, digital guages, tachometer, and some of the power wiring to the control box. I made the high voltage cables for the motor and wired it in as well.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Control box


I managed to work in some time to work on the truck, I trimmed the plastic shield that will protect the motor from rocks and water and got it installed. I also fabricated the panel that covers the radiator opening and mounted it in place.
I wrestled the 85# control box into the engine bay and bolted it in place.
I connected the throttle linkage and checked operation. I also ran some of the wiring to the control box.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

progress? not really

Due to work and other obligations progress has almost stopped, I have almost completed the lower shield to keep water and debris from getting into the motor.
I have installed a heater in the garage and will be able to work more of the year, woo hoo!
Have some time off coming and may get busy.