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Ev Archive for February 2001
1152 messages, last added Wed Aug 08 18:51:05 2001

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Re: Contoller efficience



In my opinion, comparing efficiencies between mosfet controllers is splitting
hairs.  Brake drag, wheels out of alignment, tires not properly inflated, proper
battery care, and driver habits play a much bigger roll in range than any
controller differences.

Marc Kohler

Todd Hunter wrote:

> If I remember right the specs on the Curtis 1221 series show a .5 volt drop
> at 100 amps while the 1231 shows .3 volt drop.  Looks like 2% is right.  Any
> ideas on how this measures up to the DCP controllers in efficiency?
>
> I am not as concerned with acceleration as I am with range so, max amps
> aren't a big issue.  Any other differences I should be aware of between
> these controllers?