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- Tue, 15 Jan 2013, 22:25
- Forum: Electric motors and controllers
- Topic: Changing an induction motor voltage
- Replies: 451
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Changing an induction motor voltage
I have a similar project coming up also, i wasnt sure if it was actually possible to physically change the induction motor voltage. Seems as though it may cost a bit in spare parts and materials, but i think it could be worth it as long as i dont break anything in the process, hehe
- Fri, 14 Dec 2012, 15:57
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: Battery Weight
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3957
Battery Weight
I think one of the major issue from stopping EVs from going mainstream, is the weight and capacity of the battery systems. They do add alot of weight, which in turn also slows down efficiency of what you can get out from the batteries. As technology in battery chemistry gets smaller.......this will ...
- Fri, 14 Dec 2012, 15:55
- Forum: Batteries, charging, management and monitoring
- Topic: Questions on Elcon/TC chargers
- Replies: 95
- Views: 33890
Questions on Elcon/TC chargers
Ive had a read of this thread, very interesting project your undertaking......is there any new updates yet?
- Tue, 11 Dec 2012, 18:09
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: My Electric Bicycle Chopper Project
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4516
My Electric Bicycle Chopper Project
The problem converting this type of bicycle is the perfomace wont be there. Especially if your battery runs out, it will be a very heavy and inefficient bicycle to pedal, you might not be able to get up a hill!
In saying that......looks cool though haha
In saying that......looks cool though haha
- Tue, 11 Dec 2012, 18:05
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Large electric cruiser
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3127
Large electric cruiser
You will find if you set up this type of bicycle for conversion, that it will be very heavy and not economical when you are pedalling. The tyres would be too thick, the crank set would have to be too heavy. So once your battery runs out, your in for a painful ride home. Also, you will not get as muc...