The truck was professionally converted to battery electric drive (it is not a hybrid) by Rev Consultants located here in Ottawa, in April of 2001. Cost of conversion was about CDN$20k, including parts, labour, and taxes. Parts portion is about CDN$12k. The original "donor" truck was built in 1996.

Components:

• Motor:  9" DC motor by Netgain
• Transmission: Ford 5 speed standard.
• Controller: DCP Raptor 600 - Typically kept under 200 Amps to preserve battery life and vehicle range. The PMC Curtis 1231C that I used to have burned out. Much happier with the DCP Rapter 600 (especially the ability to set a current limit!).
  
• Batteries: 22 x 6 volt GC5 Golf cart Batteries (Flooded Lead Acid) from Exide in a single 132Volt string.
  
• Battery Box: 2 inches of foam insulation, and AC battery blankets, keep batteries between 20 and 27 deg C in the winter. In the summer, 2 inch box cover is removed, and cap is vented, to keep them cool. Working on additional fan ventilation to improve cooling.
  
• DCtoDC converter: 132V nominal in, 12V nominal out - to keep the accessory battery (Standard 12 Volt Automotive) charged.
• Charger: Bycan 120/132/140 Volts DC nominal output, 120/240 Volts AC input. Powerful, but not very configurable.
  
• Power Steering: stock pump attached to extra shaft of electic motor.
• Power Brakes: an electric vacuum pump and compressed air reservoir keeps the stock power brakes full charged.
• GVW: 4500 lbs. (about 2000 kg)
• Suspension: Additional leaf springs on rear wheels to maintain original ride height.
• Range: Original owner had it up to 70km on a single charge. I've had it up to 50km (haven't pushed the limit). I typically drive less than 20km per day, and rarely leave Kanata, so perfect for me! Now that the battery pack has aged (1.5 years), and won't push it past 30km, which still meets most of my daily driving needs.
  
• Cab Heater: 2 x 1500W ceramic heaters built into the ventalation system. Uses 12-24 Amps (10-25% compared to driving) from the main pack. This is enough heat to make it toasty warm inside when outside is -10C, and enough to keep the windows clear even at -30C. Used sparingly on trips where range is important!