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Old 08-31-2009, 07:29 PM   #26 (permalink)
Clev
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
Also, it would require less of a HP rating, and thus, a smaller e-motor, if it were chain driven with a lower gear ratio, such as the same as 2nd gear in a truck, which would still allow for most low-speed city driving scenarios, and be more efficient for said purpose, due to less weight and power requirement.
Sorry, I must not have read closely enough. I read enough of your post to think you and I were on the same page.

I guess the only problem with the chain-driven smaller motor is that you'd need a disconnect or overrunning clutch to keep from overspeeding it at freeway speeds.
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