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As for mechanical vs. electronic, as much as I enjoy wrenching I can't justify sinking a lot of cash into an ICE anymore. Swapping in a junkyard-sourced modern turbo DOHC I-4 in place of my cam-in-block NA V6 is rather pricey.
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If you pick up the Paul and Sabrina's AC controller thread at:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post536349
HaroldinCR introduces himself and the concept of using a 20hp water-cooled polyphase DC alternator from a Buick Lacrosse hybrid for EV motorcycle conversions. He may spin off a separate thread.
I'm seriously considering abandoning the pure EV conversion using a Lexus MGR and all the headaches of Toyota axle stubs and VW axles, etc. The alternator is about 8" in diameter and 8" long with another 8" of electrical junction box extending off the back.
This makes a mild hybrid with stop/start and regen very possible, with a 115VDC battery pack, compared to the HSG's 250-400VDC. Comparable to a turbo and engine management swap in complexity.