Cameron Motor Works Electric Vehicle Conversion

The Drive System

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Contents

Home

Why?

EV Physics

Requirements

To Do List

The Vehicle

The Motor

Electrical

Other Systems

The Batteries

Testing

These pages discuss the selection, design and construction of the drive system (a.k.a. big motor) for the electric vehicle

Analysis

AC versus DC

Selecting an AC Drive System

Drive RPM to Vehicle Speed Spreadsheet

Estimating your Drive and Battery Power Needs

 

Layout of System Components

Design and Construction

Transmission to Motor Adapter Plate

Engine Mount and Drive Installation

Drive Cooling System

Drive Cooling System Installation

The Throttle Pot (a.k.a the "gas" pedal)

Installing the Drive System

Testing

Testing the Drive Before Installation



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