Convert a Car to Electric - AC Or DC Conversion?
An electric car principally runs on motors. The single most important part of the vehicle is therefore its motor. In many cases, the quality, speed and even the price of the car has depended on the type of motor it runs on. This component therefore becomes a very important aspect of the car.
There are two principal ways to get your electric car going. You can have the AC or DC motor conversion system.
The DC motor offers 96 to 192 volts. This is the type you will find most in many electric cars. Originally this is electrical system used by forklifts. DC systems are easy to install and do not cost so much. It may give limited acceleration and will heat too quickly. You may not be able to drive this kind of motor for a long time. The DC system may not be able to give you top speed. It is specially suited for small cars and light trucks.
The AC system is usually a three-phase AC motor running at 240 volts with a 300 volt battery pack. An AC system is also easy to install. You would be able to use any industrial type motor. Whatever the power rating, you may be able to fix this type of motor in your electric car. Many a time, this type of motors have something called regenerative braking which will convert the motor into a generator to recharge the batteries when the car stops. The AC system will give you more power and better acceleration. It is well suited for larger cars and trucks.
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