HP is still torque X RPM and you still need the transmission to make the most use of the HP. You don't need a clutch.
Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 7/18/08 9:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Electric Cars Anyone? What I've wondered, is would I keep the 4-speed? With an electric motor you should not really need a transmission or clutch, right? Except maybe to keep the current draw under control at take-off? Allan Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.5.1/1560 - Release Date: 7/18/2008 6:47 AM _______________________________________ 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
