I have a manufacturer who says that he could create a custom battery by combining two Lithium Ion cells to create an 8.4V /60Ah Lithium Ion battery. He quoted...
The manufacturer had a typo. It should be 7.4, not 8.4 (two 3.7 volt cells together in one battery). He also tells me that each battery would be 3.65kg. ...
Brad, I'm working on this as a minor product. I've designed and built several lithium-ion EV battery packs, or been involved with their redesign, etc... There...
Brad, I'm converting my Ranger, I'll post news as that gets going this summer. There are lithium batteries (lithium ion) types that are decent down to -40C,...
I would like to thank all that responded on the batteries. Ray from the replies I doubt it is enough to get a battery manufacturer to start production of a...
Hello Brad The BMS in the Ranger would not work with Lithium Ion unless there is someone who can reprogram it. Maybe if Jeff from EV Bones gets any spare time...
Hi everibody I may be interested. I have a truck with a NiMH battery pack. My pack seam's to be in a good condition. At the moment my truck is not working...
Hi, I have been looking into the battery thing as well. I have found some nice 12v batteries that from the basic measurements should fit in the battery box...
Actually there really isnt a typo in the battery voltage. The batteries are 3.7v nominal, and 4.2V fully charged, so it is correct both ways. You should look...
Good day fellow enthusiasts! Friday I won a bid on an inoperable Ranger EV from a place 800 miles from home in Atlanta. I had been wanting my own EV for a...
You can rent a heavier trailer from a place that rents construction equipment to contractors. I've rented 10,000 LB trailers. Of course, you also need...
There is a joy and peace when driving electric. Who will revive the consumers choice of owning an EV or plug-in hybrid? Butch P. Note: forwarded message...
April 2006 Here is the latest news on "Who Killed the Electric Car?" Thanks for your enthusiasm and patience (and sorry if this reaches you twice)... The...
... the consumers choice of owning an EV or plug-in hybrid? ... 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. ... We are looking forward to the debute here in Austin! We...
... the consumers choice of owning an EV or plug-in hybrid? ... 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. ... We are looking forward to the debute here in Austin! We...
Hi all; I have just purchased a 1998 Ranger EV from Georgia. I brought it home on monday and am now in the process of installing the charging station. At this...
Dan; I also bought one of the ranger ev's from georgia, I picked mine up on monday using a tow dolly from U-haul behind my F250 with a class 3 receiver. No...
Orville, I just got mine as well, and currently work making lithium ion packs for cars (plug-in hybrid conversion kits for the Prius and pure EV packs). As one...
Rob, I can safely say that your project is of great interest to readers on the list(s). There are a number of Ranger-EV owners who would love to replace their...
I tried sending a reply earlier in the week.. but I think it just went to someone who had given me advice. I do want to say thank you to those who responded...
Hi Rob You pick my attention with your Lithium-ion plug in hybrid and ev pack. can you give me more info about your work. I also do this in Canada with my ...
Rob, I just wanted to echo Ben's message. We all have this issue in common and are praying that a reasonable solution becomes available before we have to put...
Ben, Bouty, et al, I'll definitely keep people posted. My basic plan is to spoof information to the battery charge management system. If it only looks at ...
Hello all, I didn't get a chance to do much to my ranger this last weekend, had to help someone move and rebuilt my lawnmower. I did look at it closer and...
Hello! The pack weighs approx 2000 lbs and needs to be lowered at least 24 inches. The batteries all have to be within .1 volt to be in balance, so finding 39...
Rob, I presume you're familiar with the doc's available at http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ranger-ev/files/ If not, now you know. There are a couple others...
I lowered my pack with a floor jack, some ramps and a home made rolling battery pack cart. Here is how I did it. First make the cart. It was mad up with 10...
Does anyone have a user manual for the EVI,Inc DS-200 charging system, or at least know if it will work with the ranger-ev? I found a manual for the DS-50 and...
The Ranger EV does not require ventilation while charging. Because its batteries are sealed, there is no need for venting as with flooded batteries. Orville...
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