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frank, yeah i know. it needs too much info. unsure about some of those values required.
winged it and it spit out: 15.68 HP @60MPH sounds a bit high for a small light car.
i used 2100 Lbs allowing for driver, batteries and electric motor.
skyl4rk, not intended to be a "lesson in electrics" although it is becoming just that.
at first it was just an errand chemical reaction way in the back of my head while reading about Mikes red 5 wheel Impulse. then it became a "what if" not that i need to do that with a 65 mpg vehicle, now more and more it is becoming a realization that a lot of small antiquated quality vehicles vs. disposable tin cans being stamped out today could have a second meaningful life.
the trailer thing is cute no doubt. i tripped years ago when i found sharky the rabbit front end trailer pushing another rabbit, but this deal has to be compact, simple, maintenance free or minimal, and lightweight.
also unique in the fact that it will be used for steady cruise instead of acceleration assist.
enormous amounts of energy are are spent getting a car moving. why would you burden a
small battery pack with that task if you have an ICE??? yes it is more efficient in that respect than an ICE, but still sucks lots of juice.
yes, a freewheel would be lighter and simpler than an A/C clutch
could one be used off a big bike and grafted onto the CV joint?
can you think of another application where a smaller 48V DC motor
could be pulled?
i also feel impressed with making a water jacket for cooling such a motor
as duty cycle can be extended greatly - or a smaller motor might be used instead!!
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