# EV Small Talk **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=39 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 40 --- ## [Serach for motor hub distributor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/serach-for-motor-hub-distributor/1019)
**Author:** [@caddy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/caddy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2008, 9:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/serach-for-motor-hub-distributor/1019 "2008-10-27T09:57:19Z")
hi all , i'm new here i do several search but i didn't found any motor hub able to pusch a car up to 100/120km/h is there any motor able to do this ? i'm working on a light car for two passanger under 400kg without bat… --- ## [Two Motors = Two Controllers?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/two-motors-two-controllers/1012)
**Author:** [@modmoradi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/modmoradi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/two-motors-two-controllers/1012 "2008-10-20T20:26:47Z")
Hi Guys! I'm considering doing a two motor setup on my 48v motorcycle. If I have a single 700 amp controller, would it just evenly divide the power between the two motors... i.e. 350 amps to each motor? My guess, is th… --- ## [Sprocket Hell!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sprocket-hell/1017)
**Author:** [@modmoradi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/modmoradi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2008, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sprocket-hell/1017 "2008-10-20T20:15:50Z")
Okay, finding sprockets isn't all that easy! Finding regular "keyed" sprockets is easy... But the two motors I'm using have a 6 spline shaft. I've found older model motorcycle sprockets on ebay that have a 6 spline hol… --- ## [Question for Motor experts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-for-motor-experts/984)
**Author:** [@Qmavam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Qmavam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2008, 11:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-for-motor-experts/984 "2008-10-18T11:28:41Z")
I'm looking for info on how a shunt field type motor works and some advice If you know of any URLs about shunt field type motors, please post them. I have a shunt type motor, the shunt is 40 ohms. I have a series type mo… --- ## [Converting 24 volt to 48 volt](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-24-volt-to-48-volt/1013)
**Author:** [@Paul51480](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Paul51480)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converting-24-volt-to-48-volt/1013 "2008-10-16T19:09:12Z")
Hi all, I know it's possible to step 24 volt up to 48 volt but I haven't seen a converter that will put out enough power to run a motor. Does anyone have any experience or input with this? I am trying to pull 2 batter… --- ## [Fisker Hybrid Concept Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fisker-hybrid-concept-car/997)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2008, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fisker-hybrid-concept-car/997 "2008-10-14T15:41:24Z")
Fisker Automotive has just announced a joint venture with Quantum Technologies to build the sleek 4-door sports sedan. But unlike Fisker's previous entries, the Tramonto (a rebodied Mercedes-Benz SL) and the Latigo (a re… --- ## [Using 2.5hp generator as motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/using-2-5hp-generator-as-motor/1002)
**Author:** [@GoldStar611](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GoldStar611)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2008, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/using-2-5hp-generator-as-motor/1002 "2008-10-13T15:06:30Z")
I'm seeing these cheap "2.5hp" generator/DC motors on ebay. I bought a few years ago a perm magnet 36v dc motor a few years ago and it was expensive. I was wondering if I could use this "generator" in reverse and power … --- ## [AC Theory](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-theory/982)
**Author:** [@U4edot](https://community.electricforum.com/u/U4edot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2008, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-theory/982 "2008-10-12T21:39:25Z")
Sorry to bother you guys again I can't seem to understand why an AC motor would be more efficient than a DC motor. This just seems counter intuitive. Because an AC motor, having alternating current, will produce a magn… --- ## [Ev my destiny](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-my-destiny/1005)
**Author:** [@masterofillusion](https://community.electricforum.com/u/masterofillusion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2008, 6:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-my-destiny/1005 "2008-10-12T06:12:49Z")
Hi, all I am going convert a motorcycle soon, Looking for a donor bike. Most importantly I would like to find a book on Dc current to get a better understanding of what is involved. Will I save much money diy, or just bu… --- ## [AC Induction motors made in china](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-induction-motors-made-in-china/631)
**Author:** [@bowser330](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bowser330)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-induction-motors-made-in-china/631 "2008-10-10T16:43:21Z")
Does anyone know of EV capable AC induction motors available from China? Paying AC Propulsion 25,000$ for their motor and controller is just rediculous. --- ## [Good syn transmission fluid?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/good-syn-transmission-fluid/925)
**Author:** [@dtbaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dtbaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/good-syn-transmission-fluid/925 "2008-10-10T16:31:43Z")
does anyone have info on various synthetic manual trans fluids... are there any non-partisan studies on efficiency? looking to maximize efficiency? I need to replace fluid anyway, and might as well use a good one. --- ## [All-electric version of the Smart Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/all-electric-version-of-the-smart-car/998)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/all-electric-version-of-the-smart-car/998 "2008-10-10T16:13:13Z")
Daimler has been testing an earlier version of the Smart ED in London , leasing 100 vehicles to get real-world experience with electric drives. Last month, it announced additional testing in Berlin. Daimler is test mar… --- ## [Holy crap](https://community.electricforum.com/t/holy-crap/1001)
**Author:** [@GoldStar611](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GoldStar611)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2008, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/holy-crap/1001 "2008-10-08T18:10:01Z")
should it really take 15 minute to create an account? It's ridiculous. At any rate I just thought I'd introduce myself and declare that I'm attempting to build an electric go cart and need help with the DC motors that ar… --- ## [Newbie Introduction](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-introduction/590)
**Author:** [@cbm369](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cbm369)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-introduction/590 "2008-10-06T16:27:49Z")
Hi to everybody, Just dropping a line to say hello. I have been thinking a couple of years on doing a conversion and just in the past month or so have started to get motivated to really look in to this. Have a lot of… --- ## [Renault's ZE Concept](https://community.electricforum.com/t/renaults-ze-concept/3573)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/renaults-ze-concept/3573 "2008-10-03T21:28:07Z")
At the paris auto show this week , some of the models on show are still prototypes — such as Renault SA's Z.E. Concept Pretty interesting design ill say that. Ceo of Renault said at the show "The investments neede… --- ## [Open source EV motor controllers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/open-source-ev-motor-controllers/987)
**Author:** [@yotta](https://community.electricforum.com/u/yotta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/open-source-ev-motor-controllers/987 "2008-09-29T16:18:21Z")
Hey all Just want to let you all know about my "just another open source EV motor controller" project and website. Wanna do some controllers from verry eassy to pretty hard .. Feel free to qeustion and input. Please n… --- ## [Any Montrealers shopping for batteries?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-montrealers-shopping-for-batteries/990)
**Author:** [@eProtege](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eProtege)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-montrealers-shopping-for-batteries/990 "2008-09-29T13:09:36Z")
Just wanted to know if anyone from the Montreal area was shopping around for batteries. If you have any good or bad experiences with certain battery makes I would like to hear your story. cheers, Jim --- ## [General Electric Motor DC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-electric-motor-dc/989)
**Author:** [@automov](https://community.electricforum.com/u/automov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2008, 10:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/general-electric-motor-dc/989 "2008-09-29T10:20:45Z")
hi people, Where can I find Motors Dc from General Electric? If anyone know one site about DC motors of GE please informe me mail: jneves@sismelv.com thank you --- ## [120 volts vs 72 volts (with Li-Ion)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/120-volts-vs-72-volts-with-li-ion/988)
**Author:** [@Bruce](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bruce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2008, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/120-volts-vs-72-volts-with-li-ion/988 "2008-09-28T15:04:33Z")
Hi All, First post to this forum and was wondering from the wealth of experience here if I could get a view on my current EV project. Vehicle details are: Extreme light vehicle (Smallest pickup in the world – Suzuki … --- ## [An Idea For Battery Monitor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/an-idea-for-battery-monitor/983)
**Author:** [@BBrown](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BBrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2008, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/an-idea-for-battery-monitor/983 "2008-09-26T21:49:40Z")
I've done some searches, and haven't found anything about this, so I raise a question. Combining the E-meter/Palm Pilot concept, I would suggest the design for a battery Monitor. (I have a case of 24 digital volt meters … --- ## [Tampa florida](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tampa-florida/486)
**Author:** [@aproldan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/aproldan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2008, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tampa-florida/486 "2008-09-24T16:01:14Z")
tampa florida here... i am one of 2 ev guys in this neck of my woods... my last conversion was a suzuki rm80 top speed 32mph @ 36volt (confirmed) 46mph@48volts (unconfirmed)... i have converted 3 ride on mowers, go-cart… --- ## [Wilderness EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wilderness-ev/955)
**Author:** [@nomasgas](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nomasgas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2008, 6:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wilderness-ev/955 "2008-09-23T06:07:20Z")
Does anyone know what happened to Wilderness EV ( e-volks.com). I've been trying to get a hold of them for over a week and all I get is an answering machine. --- ## [ZENN unveiling on October 4th](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zenn-unveiling-on-october-4th/981)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2008, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zenn-unveiling-on-october-4th/981 "2008-09-21T19:35:32Z")
Hi everyone, Incase you aren’t aware of this yet, the Zenn’s unveiling in Québec will be taking place very soon. But before I proceed, I must specify that by “unveiling” I mean the first day the ZENN will be available f… --- ## [Eestor Ultracapacitor "Batteries"](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eestor-ultracapacitor-batteries/951)
**Author:** [@voltsrus](https://community.electricforum.com/u/voltsrus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2008, 9:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eestor-ultracapacitor-batteries/951 "2008-09-21T09:33:33Z")
Anyone heard anything lately about Eestor and their ultracapacitor "batteries"? They have been very quiet all year. :confused: --- ## [Eyepoping facts on Ethanol](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eyepoping-facts-on-ethanol/884)
**Author:** [@natureguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/natureguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2008, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/eyepoping-facts-on-ethanol/884 "2008-09-20T18:19:13Z")
According to REPORTpresented at an American Society of Mechanical Engineers conference in 2007 offers some alarming estimates: Producing a gallon (3.79 liters) of corn ethanol, for example, consumes 170 gallons (644 lite… --- ## [CityZENN with EEStor technolgy?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cityzenn-with-eestor-technolgy/610)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 10:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cityzenn-with-eestor-technolgy/610 "2008-09-16T10:55:34Z")
Zenn motor company proposes on it’s website a car that should change the world as we know it completely. This is the exact text of their proposal: \[B\]CityZENN The CityZENN is planned to be a fully certified, highway … --- ## [Small interview needed for school](https://community.electricforum.com/t/small-interview-needed-for-school/971)
**Author:** [@Razor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Razor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 9:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/small-interview-needed-for-school/971 "2008-09-14T09:45:21Z")
Hi, I need to do a small project about how a certain historical event affected a person. I am looking for someone who has owned any prdouction EV (from the 90s), and has an interesting story to tell about it. The intervi… --- ## [GEM battery schematic](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-battery-schematic/970)
**Author:** [@stephenbernier](https://community.electricforum.com/u/stephenbernier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2008, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-battery-schematic/970 "2008-09-11T16:37:50Z")
Hello, I've inherited a 2000 E825 72 volt GEM. My goofball ex brother in law put in new batteries. Of which, 4 of the 6 are new and the other two are good. However I suspect the front two batteries may have been … --- ## [Question about E-Meter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-e-meter/968)
**Author:** [@BBrown](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BBrown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-e-meter/968 "2008-09-10T20:08:54Z")
I picked up an E-Meter on ebay for my S10. It does not have the db9 serial computer interface plug. As I was installing it today I noticed that the circuit board exiting the body of the e-meter has the holes for this con… --- ## [Flywheels](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flywheels/785)
**Author:** [@Bernie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bernie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flywheels/785 "2008-09-10T14:08:00Z")
Could flywheels be the next trend for EV's? Check it out here: http://www.motortrend.com/features/editorial/112\_0803\_technologue/index.html [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=38) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-chat/55.md?page=40)