Jerry, The EMIS from Netgain is an electric assist for parallel hybrid capability, to be used in conjunction with the existing engine and automatic transmission. The 7" motor does not exclusively drive the vehicle.
James, I have not done a conversion, but I'm curious about the details of your planned setup. Are you going with a 72V or 48V system? Lead acid or advanced batteries? Matt Graham Joule Injected -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jerryd Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 10:38 PM To: FLEAA Mailing List Subject: Re: [FLEAA] Tribute/Escape Electric Plug-in Conversion Hi James and All, A 7" is not going to move an Escape without a transmission for long and even there would be marginal for it's rather short life as it will burn up. I'm assuming it's a 3800lb+ stock weight vehicle. 7" motors are for under 2500lb vehicles and even at that weight should have a transmission or geared for 45-50 mph max with a high amp controller. To make a plug in Hybrid you'd need to put the 8-11" e motor on the transmission with say a Geo metro 3cyl in front clutched to it and a big gen on the ICE. Now an early Suzuki SUV or other under 3000lb with a 9" and 1000+ amp controller might work if geared for say 70-75mph max your way. One way the 7" might work is to gear it for 45-50 mph with a clutch so it doesn't over rev. An inexpensive way would be make a V belt clutch with a 3V/5V type belt reduction and an idler pulley to clutch it in and out. Might have rain problems if not enclosed and better not forget declutching it to go faster. Jerry Dycus ----- Original Message Follows ----- From: "James R. Parish" <[email protected]> To: "FLEAA Mailing List" <[email protected]> Subject: [FLEAA] Tribute/Escape Electric Plug-in Conversion Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 20:40:27 -0400 >Well, I have decided to go ahead with installing a >TransWarp 7" motor inline with the rear driveshaft on my >2008 Mazda Tribute. I'll be ordering the EMIS, motor and >controller next week. Anyone else in Florida done this >conversion yet? > > >_______________________________________________ >Florida EAA mailing list >[email protected] >http://www.floridaeaa.org _______________________________________________ Florida EAA mailing list [email protected] http://www.floridaeaa.org _______________________________________________ Florida EAA mailing list [email protected] http://www.floridaeaa.org
