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  • About bodkin77
    Biography
    Want to convert a Porsche
    Location
    Brisbane
    Interests
    Physics, Electronic circuits
    Occupation
    Uni Practical Demonstrator

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  • Last Activity: 12-10-2009 09:25 PM
  • Join Date: 09-16-2009
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Posted 09-18-2009 at 12:58 AM by bodkin77 Comments 6
Hi there. I am interested in using a forklift motor to convert to an EV. An owner of a forklift wreckers told me that a 24V electric palletjack motor would be good for a small car. He said that he would sell me a motor that can lift about 3.5 tonne, and a variable SCR, gearbox and accelerator, all from a pallet jack for $600-$1000 (AUS$). He said I shouldn't overvolt this motor. I'm not sure whether it will be good because I never heard of an EV with decent acceleration and range being under about...
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Posted 12-14-2009 at 04:51 PM by Woodsmith Woodsmith is offline
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