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Post by prodigit on Feb 11, 2013 22:08:34 GMT -5
First timer for me, a hybrid 50cc scooter, supposedly gets upto 200MPG (real life it would probably be closer to 150MPG). www.sunnymotor.com/product_info.php?cPath=30&products_id=93Looks like 12 in rims, hi-performance alu exhaust, upgraded mirrors, windshield, and they basically packed 2 batteries and a charger in the storage compartment.    |
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Post by inuyasha on Feb 11, 2013 22:18:25 GMT -5
Hi
Hybrid models such as that have been out for quite some time now
Take care and ride safely dear friend
Yours Hank
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Post by skuttadawg on Feb 11, 2013 22:22:38 GMT -5
I saw a hybrid a while back but do not know anyone who has even test ridden one . Takeoff uses the most fuel so with a battery for takeoff makes since for mileage as long as it does not have a heavy battery . Did you know Porsche made hybrids long before founding Porsche when he worked for other auto makers
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Post by prodigit on Feb 11, 2013 23:08:25 GMT -5
it's a first timer to see the chinese step in.
The electrical motor can also be used to charge the battery, so hopefully the future bikes won't need a stator, and a second 12V battery, so cost can be cut.
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Post by skuttadawg on Feb 11, 2013 23:14:30 GMT -5
No braking charges batteries in electric cars since polarity is reversed instead of consumed when powering the motor
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Post by prodigit on Feb 12, 2013 0:15:52 GMT -5
Depends, if the motor is used as a generator charging low charge, or as a motor, to accelerate.
Then the spark get it's power from the battery.
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Post by skuttadawg on Feb 12, 2013 11:49:14 GMT -5
Those who own a Toyota Prius will hate it when they need to replace the battery that costs 6,500.00
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Post by sharks06lly on Feb 12, 2013 14:48:59 GMT -5
Those who own a Toyota Prius will hate it when they need to replace the battery that costs 6,500.00 ya don't believe all that prius hype its no better than any other car and i personally hate them |
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Post by prodigit on Feb 12, 2013 16:53:20 GMT -5
I would have to be a bit skeptical..... Kinda looks like a scoot with 2 batteries and a charger. The electrical part is a motor HUB worked in the rear wheel. It can be very small, like this:  This one is one installed on a scoot:  |
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Post by nulldevice on Feb 13, 2013 11:24:58 GMT -5
Neat idea and I have an inspiration which I know I won't follow up on.
Remove the seized 150cc motor in my old scooter, install wheel motors in both wheels. Add a small weed whacker motor to a small alternator and a modest size battery and I have a serial gas-electric scooter.
I wonder how much that would cost. Most probably much more than a new Yamaha scooter.
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Post by scootnwinn on Feb 13, 2013 11:31:11 GMT -5
Yep with 1/4 the performance most likely
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Post by prodigit on Feb 13, 2013 14:29:17 GMT -5
Electric hub motors usually go between 20 and 35MPH. Occasionally someone finds a way to install them on 28in wheels resulting in a top speed of 40-45MPH, but those speeds are highly unlikely on scooter sized wheels.
Then there's the issue that those hub motors have bearings for upto 200LBS, so I don't know how they will hold out against installing it on a 300 pound scooter with rider.
And thirdly, most difficult, is to synchronize the throttle with the electric motor; to find the right balance between electric motor and gas engine.
Really, on 50cc's is the max engine you'd install them on; unless somehow you can equip your scoot with large wheels (electric motors are generally multi-pole, and of the slow rotating kind).
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