Hi,
I was wondering if a Hyundai hybrid alternator ($142 used) could be used as a BLDC motor to power an ATV? I have a Yamaha Timberwolf YFB250 250 that I bought without a motor. I want to electrify it and limit to 18 mph. the original gas motor had 18.76 HP (13.8 kW) @ 8000 rpm Torque: 19.6 Nm (14.46 lb-ft) @ 5000 rpm was all the specs I can find for the gas engine. The rear end ratio is 4.414 to 1 with 22 inch tall tires. Don't need this ATV for highway or farm use and won't be cruising roads at 50mph! The ATV will be used for pleasure in a small backyard along with a Razor dirt quad 500. I plan to narrow the rear wheel tire size from the stock 22/10-10 to 8 inch rim and tires to be the same as the front wheel setup (narrower vehicle profile). Have been studying Austin Blakes Go cart and "rusty" Alternator conversions and also was facinated by the "The One True Alter-motor" article https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31584 but that article is still open and unfinished.
I think a water cooled hybrid alternator of some type would be a good candidate from a structural and electrical perspective. Have been trolling the web for weeks trying to make up my mind which way to go within a budget. The controller seems to be the major stumbling block. What is an affordable choice for an approximate minimum 6HP/controller motor output? The https://flipsky.net/products/flipsky-75100-foc-75v-100a-single-esc-base-on-vesc-for-electric-skateboard-scooter-ebike-speed-controller?_pos=7&_sid=1b571615c&_ss=r looks good for $99 but will it meet my needs? I definitely need some advice/mentoring for this project, thanks!
I was wondering if a Hyundai hybrid alternator ($142 used) could be used as a BLDC motor to power an ATV? I have a Yamaha Timberwolf YFB250 250 that I bought without a motor. I want to electrify it and limit to 18 mph. the original gas motor had 18.76 HP (13.8 kW) @ 8000 rpm Torque: 19.6 Nm (14.46 lb-ft) @ 5000 rpm was all the specs I can find for the gas engine. The rear end ratio is 4.414 to 1 with 22 inch tall tires. Don't need this ATV for highway or farm use and won't be cruising roads at 50mph! The ATV will be used for pleasure in a small backyard along with a Razor dirt quad 500. I plan to narrow the rear wheel tire size from the stock 22/10-10 to 8 inch rim and tires to be the same as the front wheel setup (narrower vehicle profile). Have been studying Austin Blakes Go cart and "rusty" Alternator conversions and also was facinated by the "The One True Alter-motor" article https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31584 but that article is still open and unfinished.
I think a water cooled hybrid alternator of some type would be a good candidate from a structural and electrical perspective. Have been trolling the web for weeks trying to make up my mind which way to go within a budget. The controller seems to be the major stumbling block. What is an affordable choice for an approximate minimum 6HP/controller motor output? The https://flipsky.net/products/flipsky-75100-foc-75v-100a-single-esc-base-on-vesc-for-electric-skateboard-scooter-ebike-speed-controller?_pos=7&_sid=1b571615c&_ss=r looks good for $99 but will it meet my needs? I definitely need some advice/mentoring for this project, thanks!