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I wonder when we'll see the rise of drop-in replacement motors to convert combustion cars to electric? It seems to me that, done properly, this would be a majo
by fit2rule 6y ago
I wonder when we'll see the rise of drop-in replacement motors to convert combustion cars to electric? It seems to me that, done properly, this would be a major market for someone to enter and engage.
- rini17 6y agoThe low-rpm torque of electric motor is liable to damage whole drivetrain, unless clutch and transmission are replaced, too. Or the motor torque will have to be limited by control unit. Either way it quite lowers the appeal.
- jabl 6y agoI'm skeptical. Electrical cars have much different internal layout and weight distribution, as well as being heavier overall. If the goal would be to switch the vehicle fleet over to electric, makes more sense to aggressively introduce it with new cars (say, a moratorium on new ICE cars, or fleet fuel efficiency / emissions standards that would in practice allow vendors to sell only a small fraction of ICE vehicles), and let existing ICE cars run to the end of their lives as is.
- codeulike 6y agoNot going to happen. To have any reasonable range you need to fit a large and heavy battery pack in too. Best place to put it is low down as the foundation of the whole chassis. No chance to drop that in as a replacement.
- Johnythree 6y agoEnthusiasts have been retro-fitting electric motors and batteries to cars for decades. A quick search on google or youtube will turn up many examples. Many of the necessary components are now available of the shelf.