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Re: (ET) Elec-Trak.org site...



In all seriousness - there is a Peerless transaxle that is the same as the one used in the E-Traks except it is a limited slip version. Did GE ever use these in production? Would a limited slip work to limit wheel slippage during braking if the brake is on the transmission input shaft? I would think it would.

I too have had the experience of decending a steep slope using a very low gear and regen braking with lots of rear wheel slippage. I suspect we are all using "turf saver" type tires, which are relatively poor traction tires. An ag tire (cleated type)would give much better traction.

On 3/24/2009 12:08 AM, Christopher Zach wrote:
RJ Kanary wrote:
Chris, notice in my description that NO mention of BRAKE application was made.You can end up with a rapid descent with the traction motor in regen braking and STILL have the wheels sliding.Wanna come and play in MY back yard ? <VBG>

Oh I wasn't clear. It will slide, however both wheels will slide, not just the one where the diff un-locks. With brakes on you will get the one wheel slide, with motor regen the motor will unlock the sliding wheel so both will slide.

I'll check it this week.

CZ