1998 Ford Ranger-EV OEM EV

" Ranger-EV "

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Vehicle Specifications

Built on Ford’s Ranger four wheel drive chassis
Power steering
Power brakes
Heat and air conditioning
Dual air bags
PbA traction pack configuration: 39, 8 volt lead acid battery modules
18 kWh and weighing 2000 pounds
NiMH traction pack configuration: xxx
xxx kWh and weighing xxx pounds
90 Hp three phase electric traction motor
Single speed 3:1 gear reduction drive  
Rear wheel drive
Water cooled power electronics
Regenerative breaking
Rear suspension consisting of a DeDion tube, a Watts linkage, and
carbon fiber leaf springs
Top speed is governed 75 mph
312 VDC nominal