Re: Final drive

["Mike Jenkins" <MikeJ@speedrecordclub.softnet.co.uk>]

The big problem with electric transmissions would be the size and weight of
the motors and generators needed for the power you'd be talking about. You
might be able to do it using the latest brushless motors which have a very
high power to weight ratio. The transmission losses could well be higher
than a normal mechanical transmission so you might need more hp to start
with.

Its a system that they've started to use on big cruise and warships over the
last few years where they call it Full Electric Propulsion - they use it for
the same packaging reasons as you mention.


Mike Jenkins