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the motor looks small down there , how many hp is the motor ???? any idea on expected range of the truck when done ?

On 5/30/2017 at 4:38 PM, mrsmackpaul said:

the motor looks small down there , how many hp is the motor ???? any idea on expected range of the truck when done ?

It does looks small. It's a Warp11 (11.75" diameter) DC series motor. With electric motors, torque is the big thing. Motor torque is based on how amps you can push through it. Motor HP is based on how much voltage you push through it. Cruising you need HP; accelerating you need torque.

This little motor's torque (at 1,800 amps) is about 550lb-ft from 0-1500 rpm. Those are dyno numbers, but not reality. I'm limiting this motor to 200 volts, and 1000 amps. Unless I floor the accelerator while in 4th or 5th gear, it'll never hit 1000 amps. Max amps will probably spike at 750 amps for a fraction of a second. 

Range: With stop-and-go driving I should get around 130 miles. Highway cruising range (55-60 mph) will be much less - I'll be surprised and really happy to get 80 miles.

great stuff and thanks for the reply 
Dont be shy to share details as well as photos I find it all interesting 

Paul