three phase

Hello; I'm just getting started with the electric car scene. I've always been interested in making bikes, go karts, and my own vehicles for a while though. Although I've always planned on using small gas engines. Even though whenever I'd ride or walk through the city I'd curse everyone who...

I found a source for some small DC motors as well as many three phase AC motors from 1/2 HP to 60 HP at very attractive prices. http://stores.ebay.com/Sunnking/_i.html?_nkw=motor&submit=Search&_sid=1667884 Here is another one that I'm watching. It's a 7.5 HP 200V 1760 RPM motor for $50...

I thought I had a thread here on my electric riding mower project, but apparently I only briefly mentioned it in my introductory post, and then posted some pictures, videos, and information in various places. I have a more complete thread at http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=230278...

I have been looking for a 5HP 230V VFD controller to use on my tractor project, and I found this on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/370801105848 It seems like a good deal, even if I might only use it for the parts. Supposedly it is a working unit, but I can't find any manuals or information on...

Someone on the sci.electronics.design newsgroup suggested this forum. I have for a long time been interested in EVs and hybrids, and I have started by converting a stripped-down riding mower and using a 2 HP three phase induction motor, with a standard VFD, using 320 VDC which I obtain from a 17...