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ocelotspot · 06-23-2009, 08:13 PM

Well, thanks M I feel better now.

I guess that explains the lack of resolution to the problems they were having with the 2 speed gearbox. We were baffled how they could not see or try to solve the problem using the motor control system. I guess for them it was difficult to control torque output with their controller. Funny, we always had a gut feeling there were too many "salesmen" and not enough engineers.

Well, anyway at least some sort of program will get started in this country. Also, the money going to Ford and Tesla are Loans. We (taxpayers) did quite well with the loans made to the banks.

IMHO The bailouts are a waste. GM and Chrysler need to burn and let the ashes feed a new healthy industry. Whatever that may be.

06-23-2009, 08:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
ocelotspot Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: carbondale,co Posts: 12	Well, thanks M I feel better now. I guess that explains the lack of resolution to the problems they were having with the 2 speed gearbox. We were baffled how they could not see or try to solve the problem using the motor control system. I guess for them it was difficult to control torque output with their controller. Funny, we always had a gut feeling there were too many "salesmen" and not enough engineers. Well, anyway at least some sort of program will get started in this country. Also, the money going to Ford and Tesla are Loans. We (taxpayers) did quite well with the loans made to the banks. IMHO The bailouts are a waste. GM and Chrysler need to burn and let the ashes feed a new healthy industry. Whatever that may be.