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NeilBlanchard · 06-04-2010, 08:07 AM

Well, if it is direct drive like with hub motors or motors set up like those in the FVT eVaro, then the RPM's are actually quite low. 1000RPM with typical 15" wheels (~25" tire diameter) would equal ~74MPH.

06-04-2010, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	Well, if it is direct drive like with hub motors or motors set up like those in the FVT eVaro, then the RPM's are actually quite low. 1000RPM with typical 15" wheels (~25" tire diameter) would equal ~74MPH. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/