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Old 03-17-2010, 09:35 AM   #4 (permalink)
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If you can go with higher voltage, it will reduce your controller cost, give you a higher top speed and allow you to use smaller gauge wire for a given speed.
36v and 48 volts are rather common, if you use hub motors electricrider.com has some that go up to 72 volts.
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