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MetroMPG · 02-04-2008, 03:12 PM

Ryland can confirm, but I think 3.5hp is the correct rating for the motor - it's not uncommon to run electric motors above their rating if additional cooling is added, or if they're not run continuously at max load.

And I'm fairly certain the CitiCars all came with 48v packs.

The pump motor that drives the ForkenSwift was rated for 36/48v use, however an expert motor rebuilder told us we could run it up to 120v if we adjust the brush timing.

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