Trialed an Estima rear pushing the Prius (turtle car) described as
Broooomstick.
On 48V using a Kelly controller and hallprobe shaft
commutation, this pushed the Prius at 20km/hr but limited starting
torque. For good starting torque a 3 phase synchronous type control is still
to be sorted. 144v would be needed to achieve 60km/hr.
George
The Estima rear 18kw unit (Brooomstick) was being tested on the Prius, but it will be ultimately used as an electric power source for this Smartcar:
