Cruisin wrote:
You will probably want to discount what I say, however, nobody has been
listening to me about DC motors until now that you experience problems. I
have been installing AC for 9 years and NEVER had a motor or controller
problem. All of those people on DIY that wanted to tell me how much better
and cheaper DC is, are all starting to wonder if they when down the wrong
road. Its a good thing the production cars didn't go down the DC road. A
couple did, but changed to AC when lots of problems showed up. I guess the
DC people saved a nickel and now lost a dime. lets hear from some of the DC
diehards now that want to ignore what I said.
There are literally billions of motors in use, both AC and DC.
Obviously, both types can be extremely reliable. And, both types can be
made cheap-as-dirt, or misused to the point of failure. Each type has
its strengths and weaknesses.
I've had EVs with both AC and DC motors. Overall, I think I prefer DC,
because they have been more economical and easier to work with (for me).
I guess the AC vs. DC debate could be likened to the automatic vs.
manual transmission debate. The automatic costs more, is more
complicated, and harder to fix; but it is a smoother and "higher tech"
solution that most people prefer.The manual better suits the
enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers, and "car guys".
--
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget the perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in -- Leonard Cohen
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Lee A. Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, leeahart_at_earthlink.net
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