LJHS Auto Shop Students Build Battery-Powered Truck
Posted on 3-Jul-2010
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Mr Davis's 2010 Auto Shop class got first-hand experience in green technology by converting a 1998 Ford Ranger to run on rechargable batteries. The class removed the truck's gas engine, replacing it with an electric motor and a series of batteries mounted under the hood and in a special compartment in the bed of the truck. According to Mr. Davis, the vehicle can drive approximately 30 miles between charges and is completely silent.
The LJHS all-electric Ranger will be featured in next year's Homecoming parade and other local events to showcase the student's work and publicize the program.
The Auto Shop's gas-to-electric vehicle conversion program depends on community support. If you have a car you can donate to this worthy cause, or funds to help with the replacement parts, please contact Mr. Davis at kdavis@ljhs.sandi.net.
