Why is it?

[Finally03FX4]

That I have never heard about the all electric Ford Ranger?! People keep blasting American car companies for not trying to make fuel efficient cars and Ford makes a truck that doesnt even burn fuel at all! Somethings wrong here. Here is one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-ELECTRIC-FORD-RANGER_W0QQitemZ190324104805QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c50335e65&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A7|39%3A1

a bit expensive but that would be an awesome little grocery getter. and to watch the faces of everyone as you pass silently by in a FORD RANGER would be great!

 

[Boggin]

and almost as much horses as my snowblower!!!!!!

 

[mattpresley]

werent they all recalled?

 

[kunar]

werent they all recalled?

no, not quite. from what i remember, they were all lease vehicles, mostly for utility companies and such. only a few were sold after the lease was up though. most of them were crushed.



edit: i knew this was here somewhere... http://www.therangerstation.com/resources/RangerHistory.htm

Ford introduced the Ranger EV (Electric Vehicle) for 1998. Powered by a rear-mounted 90-horsepower electric motor, the EV claimed a top speed of 75 mph and a range of from 35 to 50 miles from conventional lead-acid batteries mounted between the frame rails. Anti-lock brakes, dual airbags, and an electric heater were standard; air conditioning was optional. Shared with standard 1998 Ford Rangers was a regular cab that was three inches longer than before, allowing for more legroom.

The Ford Ranger EV's instrument panel included a "Distance to Empty" gauge indicating how far the truck could be driven based on the amount of charge left in the batteries. The "E" on the gear indicator stood for "Economy Drive." When selected, it increased the amount of electrical regeneration when braking.

 

[Nhaz]

Pure electric cars pretty much download the energy problem on to your electrical bill. and the energy grid. which puts the problem at your local coal and nuclear plant. =>

No to mention they do not go very far. But I have seen some interesting battery tech coming up which may change the industry. depends on if they can keep the cost down.

http://www.gizmag.com/go/7018/

Its possible that tech will be the big change. being light, small, fast charging and long lasting may make all the diff.