Alternatively, there's a guy named Eric Tischer who's making AC controllers for EVs, and will be selling them on Ebay. You can google him, or read my interview with him here.
Update 2011: Eric's busy doing other things these days.
But good news, too: the Curtis 1238 can be programmed to control the AC-50 that HPEVS makes for electric cars, and this motor-controller combo costs a lot less. HPEVS sells them as a package.
If you're just starting your electric vehicle conversion journey, you might be saying to yourself: “You know what I need? Some videos!” Here are some of my favorites.
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