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EV100 uses the forklift chassis as a heat sink. Can the forklift be eliminated?

am building an electric car. I have saved ALL of the electronic components from a old stand up forklift, and am in the process of installing them into a Geo Metro.

I have a GE 6.7" traction motor already bolted up to the transmission, and am ready to start the re-wiring process.

Now, I saved pictures of EVERY wire that was disconected, so I do know where everything goes......


The car will typically be driven in 1st. 2nd and 3rd gear, with an estimated top speed of 30MPH. Curb weight is 1900 - 2000LBS, but gearing is a bit taller than a conventional forklift.
Here is my cards info....
EV100T1TT1
serial number - PR LX-047766







The EV100 control panel was mounted on a steel surface with temperature conducting grease. It is NOW going to be mounted where there is alot of airflow. May I omit the plate behind it as a heat sink?
  • Posted 26 Jul 2010 23:50
  • By CrazyBry79
  • joined 26 Jul'10 - 5 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
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Yes you can change to aluminum
Or keep all times ventilate or add fan
Keep the sensor in temp the card no detet
Higt temp is desinate for 1 o 2 hrs maxim
Ise same any motor is only 1 hrs maximun
Use need 30 min to coold and use again
If you motor is wather cool is ok have nice
Day
  • Posted 2 Jun 2018 23:05
  • By armando_g
  • joined 11 May'18 - 48 messages
  • California, United States
grgarryciencia@aol.com

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