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TeamWIKISPEED · 03-29-2013, 02:55 PM

1. The Netgain connects easily to the Honda Transmission?

Yes. A coupler and adapter plate are available from CanEV. It is a standard product for them and is in stock.

2. Does the clutch stay?

The clutch plate stays, but the clutch itself is removed so no linkage is required to the cabin of the car. The car does not have a clutch pedal, being an automatic transmission vehicle right now.

3. Which transmission are you going to use?

Wreckers need to be called to source a transmission locally. Since the number of models available is so broad, the prices and years will be posted first so that anyone with information on why any of the choices are better, or worse, can chime in before we commit to a specific year of transmission.

4. An AC drive system has regenerative braking, and a higher voltage so the contactors don't need to be as big. Why not AC?

Not because it's not a good choice. Because 2 DC drive systems are available, and will work. An AC system is likely to be prototyped in the future. Just not right now.

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TeamWIKISPEED EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Summary of discussion for Electric Motor Module design 1. The Netgain connects easily to the Honda Transmission? Yes. A coupler and adapter plate are available from CanEV. It is a standard product for them and is in stock. 2. Does the clutch stay? The clutch plate stays, but the clutch itself is removed so no linkage is required to the cabin of the car. The car does not have a clutch pedal, being an automatic transmission vehicle right now. 3. Which transmission are you going to use? Wreckers need to be called to source a transmission locally. Since the number of models available is so broad, the prices and years will be posted first so that anyone with information on why any of the choices are better, or worse, can chime in before we commit to a specific year of transmission. 4. An AC drive system has regenerative braking, and a higher voltage so the contactors don't need to be as big. Why not AC? Not because it's not a good choice. Because 2 DC drive systems are available, and will work. An AC system is likely to be prototyped in the future. Just not right now.