Zero Electric Motorcycle

Featuring an end speed of almost 100 km/h, the Zero electric motorcycle looks like a fun machine for the mountains. Weighting 63 Kg and with 23 hourse power, the Zero hast enought torque to go up steep hills and hit some jumps on the MX track. Price tag: 7,450 USD

At the companie’s website you can check some nice videos of it in action.

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Best electric motor for a “city scooter like” mobility device?

During some researches on the internet, I found a lot of information on the Mars PMAC Brushless Motor.

Does any one have experience with this motor? Would be useful to hear from you!

Here is a technical drawing of the motor

Mars PMAC Brushless Motor Specs:
Input voltage: 24-48V DC
Speed: 72rpm/V DC (about 3500rpm at 48V)
Continuous current: 100 Amps
Max Current: 300 Amps (up to 30 sec)
Output: 15hp Max, 6hp continuous
Efficiency: 90%
Output Torque Constant: 1.20 in-lb per Amp
Weight: 22 lbs
Diameter: 8″
This Brushless motor requires a 3 Phase 8 Pole PMAC controller

7 Best Electric Scooters according to Threehugger

Hey People, some nice information from our mates at threehugger: Check it out

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Water as electricty?

Nice resource website about Electric Motors

Starting the research about electric motors to use in future prototypes, I came across Electric Motor Reference Center. “Most Def” a good addition to e.Moped Link section. AC or DC? read on….

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