I think the key thing with electric motors is that you get all the torque at 0 rpm, so when you take off you have the max accel available, unlike IC engines.
--R Tom Hargrave wrote: > Allan, > > Unlike a gas engine, 43 HP from an electric motor is 100 percent useable > HP. You can easily get more useable HP from a 43 electric motor than > from a gas engine rated at twice the peak HP. > > Thanks, Tom > 256-656-1924 > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: 7/17/08 7:34 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Electric Cars Anyone? > > "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > >> 40 kW = 43 HP = the perfect size for a 60s VW bus, plus plenty of >> room for lead acid batteries & an internally mounted diesel powered >> generator........ >> > > I have a Vanagon and thought it might be a good platform for a hybrid > conversion. I'd want at least twice that HP though. > > Allan > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
