Hey Everyone
After alot of thought i will converting my honda insight 2000 to ev
-I will be using Paul & Sabrinas Ev Dc Controller kit 144v @ 500amp capable
-15hp Dc motor made by GE 9" (forklift lift truck motor)
-Battery chemistry (undetermined, but pouch cells is what im looking for with lightest weight possible with highest energy density 4.2v a cell *)
-Goal is to achieve better performance then that of a stock Honda insight 0-65mph
-System voltage will be 100v - 144v, I will start at 48v - 72v lead battery to test system
-I will put every reasonable aero mod i can do on the insight (For ex. pizza tray wheel covers)
-I do have access to a 12" inch motor, however i think its a bit heavy (this is a forklift Drive motor)
below is a picture of the specs of 3 motors, 2 drive motors in first 2 pics 12", and 2nd last one is the 9" i bought
could anyone estimate the weight of the 9" & 12" approx and hp rating?
Would i be crazy to use a 12" in my Honda insight
Ive read that you can push 8 - 10 times the continuous the motor hp rating at peak load?
thanks
steve
After alot of thought i will converting my honda insight 2000 to ev
-I will be using Paul & Sabrinas Ev Dc Controller kit 144v @ 500amp capable
-15hp Dc motor made by GE 9" (forklift lift truck motor)
-Battery chemistry (undetermined, but pouch cells is what im looking for with lightest weight possible with highest energy density 4.2v a cell *)
-Goal is to achieve better performance then that of a stock Honda insight 0-65mph
-System voltage will be 100v - 144v, I will start at 48v - 72v lead battery to test system
-I will put every reasonable aero mod i can do on the insight (For ex. pizza tray wheel covers)
-I do have access to a 12" inch motor, however i think its a bit heavy (this is a forklift Drive motor)
below is a picture of the specs of 3 motors, 2 drive motors in first 2 pics 12", and 2nd last one is the 9" i bought
could anyone estimate the weight of the 9" & 12" approx and hp rating?
Would i be crazy to use a 12" in my Honda insight
Ive read that you can push 8 - 10 times the continuous the motor hp rating at peak load?
thanks
steve