garage19
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| posted on 13/6/08 at 08:27 PM |
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Electric drive motor???
If i was to build an electric car what sort of DC motor would i need and where might i find one?? What sort of cost is it likely to be??
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jacko
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| posted on 13/6/08 at 08:39 PM |
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Old milk float?
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daviep
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| posted on 13/6/08 at 09:32 PM |
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Forklifts would be the other obvious source for traction motors. Older forklifts were all DC but most newer have switched to AC as the motors are
quieter.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 13/6/08 at 09:35 PM |
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Lynch make suitable motors. You'll need a healthy bank balance though.
Lots of links to EV parts suppliers here
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 13/6/08 at 09:36 PM |
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Don't they like noisy cars in Chelmondiston then Doug? 
I'm already in trouble if they do... 
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tomblyth
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| posted on 14/6/08 at 09:11 AM |
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you could check the breaker yards for a toyota hybrid ! it also has the worlds best lithium ion batterys!!
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