That's true. I do maintenence on a 15HP DC motor (GREAT BIG sucker) that
runs a blower. To get it to start up without that shock, current first goes
through a bank of resistors, that drop off one at a time until it's up to
full speed. Just like the trolleys did with the motorman handling the
controller and on later trolley cars with a foot throttle.
I wonder if the automobiles have the banks of resistors to insure a gradual
start up or if it's being done a newer way today? Anyone know?
Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From: "derf" <derf247@gmail.com>
To: <b-evans@earthlink.net>
Cc: <Spridgets@autox.team.net>; <midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com>;
<bugeye@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tesla--the electric Lotus Elise
> DC motors make uber instant torque. You think you break axles now?
> Just put a DC motor in your Spridget.
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