can I attach the wheels to the motor directly without the transmission, when using an electric motor
2007-02-13 13:11:59 · 6 answers · asked by steve2u123 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, you can do this, however, for the most efficient transfer of power, your motor would have to be designed for this load. In most cases , you would want to use a set of gears, though you would not need the kind of 4 or 5 speed transmission gasoline cars use.
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I drive an electric car that was converted from a gasoline engine. My electric motor connects directly to the existing transaxle. In normal driving, I only use two of the gears, though I could live with simply leaving the transmission in fourth gear, and the car would drive fine (it's not necessary to use the clutch, either.)
2007-02-14 02:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by apeweek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, primarily because the electric motor has a much broader power band than a combustion engine. However, most electric cars use the existing transmission. Quite a few people who have completed conversions end up only using gears 2-4 on a five speed, but your needs may vary.
An example of a kit with direct drive can be found at the link below. It is for a metro, and includes regenerative braking.
2007-02-13 13:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by Matt O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't really know how big those are but better to gave the smallest available because of the weight. Ford Fiesta size would be good. If you remove the back seat, it can be used along with the trunk to store batteries. Don't drive out in the middle of podunk where there is no electricity.
2016-05-24 07:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mollie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use the cv axels in the car. It would be very hard to set that up. I think useing a transmission would be alot easier. WHat car were you going to put it in? WOuld the a arms get in the way over bumps?
2007-02-13 13:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by paulgarrison20002000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know nothing about this but it sounds like a bad idea since the variable gears allow transference of torque. you'll probably burn out the motor or get a poor performance from the car.
2007-02-13 13:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by David M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not the real worry. The thing you need to figure out is where you can get a really really long extension cord.
2007-02-13 13:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋