History of electric car evolution and reasons for design of experimental city car, conceived by Ford British Research, are reviewed; chassis, body, and electric power train designs and constructional features; Comuta is powered by two series wound d-c motors, manufactured by C.A.V., Ltd, each motor driving one rear wheel; characteristics of d-c motor are very suitable for electric car, having high torque values at starting and in low speed range; system protection; next to further developing electrical system, most important requirement is weight saving to increase driving range; design studies are in progress to reduce overall vehicle weight. (44407)


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    Title :

    Ford Comuta -- Electric car for use in city and suburb


    Additional title:

    SAE Paper


    Contributors:
    Martland, L. (author) / Lynes, A.E. (author) / Foote, L.R. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1968 Electric


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    The Ford Comuta — An Electric Car for Use in City and Suburb

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