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Originally Posted by Christ
Use an AC motor, that will spin high... then there is no need for a transmission. You can use simple diff gear and tire size swaps to accomplish what you want.
Think Tesla.
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That would be okay if you're using advanced batteries. A Tesla weighs 2,700 pounds; a base Neon is about 2,600 pounds as an ICE; a conversion with enough lead-acids to approach the voltage needed for an effective AC conversion will be closer to 4,000 pounds.