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3 Responses to “Electric cars with train motors?”

1. Lifes a Beach says:
   September 7th, 2011 at 2:15 am |

   yup

2. daniel bryant says:
   September 7th, 2011 at 2:18 am |

   Other then the obvious issue with the size a train motors and the size of most electric cars the mechanics behind it make complete seance.

   With the right resources it would be possible

3. Sir Bloodletter 4 says:
   September 7th, 2011 at 3:00 am |

   Sure.

   Most train motors are DC, so you don’t need an inverter.

   9000 lb ft or torque, 1100 hp, 1500 rpm, 7000 lbs. Those are the numbers you have to work with.

   I’m picturing a Ford F550 with a locomotive traction motor driving a custom axle with a 1.7 reduction ratio. 5000 lbs of lifepo batteries.

   0-30 in 2.3 seconds
   0-60 in 6 seconds
   top speed = 75 mph
   curb weight = 17000 lbs
   max payload = 2000 lbs
   fuel efficiency = 1675 wh/mi
   operating cost = 20 cents per mile
   range = 105 miles highway, 130 miles mix driving

   Of course, those specs are based on moderate motor performance. Peak motor performance would be significantly higher.