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Old 08-28-2022, 07:45 PM   #16 (permalink)
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IIRC a single-speed drivetrain needs twice the horsepower of one with at least two speeds. Hence the Lexus/Highlander electric axle with 68HP is suitable for a VW Beetle that had 25-40HP.

Conversions that put a motor on the VW transaxle wind up using only two of the gears (maybe reverse?)

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