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Ev Archive for July 2002
1329 messages, last added Wed Jul 31 23:06:02 2002

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RE: what is the max bus voltage, 300V?



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lee Hart
>
> That's not really the case. There are lots of examples. I have some 15
> HP 240vdc separately excited DC motors in my garage right
> now, in fact.
>
> There are AC forklift drives that run on low voltages. For
> example, API Elmo AB (in Sweden) makes them up to 21 HP for 24-80vdc
> battery packs.
> --

Yes, but how heavy and large are these motors. Size and weight are major
concerns for on-road EVs. DC motors for reasonable conversions weigh 100-150
lbs and take 80-200vdc (like 8" and 9" ADC motors). What size are the 15HP
250vdc sepex? What size is an Elmo 21HP 80vdc AC forklift motor?