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Old 07-31-2002, 01:35 PM
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Maybe you need to trade that S2000 on a FCX!

"The FCX ... with an electric motor that has a maximum power output of 80 horsepower (60kW) and 176 lb.-ft. of torque. "
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by STL
[B]Maybe you need to trade that S2000 on a FCX!
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I bet it is too.... a lot of electric motors have completely flat torque and horsepower curves...... from like 1 rpm to its max
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Power is torque integrated over revolutions.

A flat torque curve over rpm indicates a steadily rising horsepower curve.

A flat horsepower curve over rpm indicates a steadily falling torque curve.

Electric motors create the greatest torque at stall -- 0 rpm. They also draw the most current there. Torque is, not incidentally, directly proportional to torque.

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All I worry about is having a job so I can keep enjoying my S2000!
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Originally posted by chroot
Torque is, not incidentally, directly proportional to torque.
I think you meant to say that torque is proportional to current.

Although I suppose that torque is indeed proportional to itself...
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Sounds like a diesel. Not exactly an 'invigorating' powerband.
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Oops. Yes, torque is proportional to current. Thanks WSB.

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