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Leaf conversions vs off-the-shelf components vs forklift motor

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2) A previous strategy was to buy off-the-shelf components: A 9" DC motor, a controller, etc and buy batteries to assemble into a pack. (3) 3) Another strategy was to find a suitable forklift motor and more. Leaf conversions vs off-the-shelf components vs forklift motor Now it seems outdated. (1)

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Kelly Controls KAC-8080N AC Induction Motor Controler

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Kelly Controls KAC-8080N AC Induction Motor Controler Jump to Latest 439 views 8 replies 2 participants last post by onegreenev 14h ago onegreenev Discussion starter 4,202 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote Only show this user #1 · Apr 17, 2025 Is there anyone currently using this series of Kelly Controllers for their AC-Induction Motor?

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New to ev’s,

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Kawasaki Mule Conversion

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Just completed a conversion of an old Kawasaki Mule 3010, so thought I'd post a few photos. Conversion (and base vehicle tidyup) completed. 10kW Golden Motor with 3:4 Timing Belt drive to gearbox. Not sure if I need to shield the motor, pulleys and belt from dust, mud and. Kawasaki Mule Conversion

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SsangYong Rexton Conversion Solution

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The SsangYong Rexton , now marketed as the KGM Rexton , is a mid-size SUV produced by South Korea’s SsangYong Motor Company (rebranded as KG Mobility in 2023). Parts for Ssang Yong Rexton Conversion Based on Kia Bongo GVW and speed, car structure, we keep the. SsangYong Rexton Conversion Solution

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looking for inwheel hub motors

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looking for inwheel hub motors Jump to Latest 2.8K views 56 replies 11 participants last post by slomobile 2h ago MikeGotASpaceship Discussion starter 16 posts · Joined 2025 Add to quote Only show this user #1 · Feb 19, 2025 Hello I’m looking for inwheel hub motors for sale anyone selling any? What VCU will you use to control them?

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