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Old 04-10-2022, 04:52 PM
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DC motor instead of AC motor. DC motors are known to lose torque going uphil. Wouldn't you prefer a AC "Tesla" motor rather than a DC "Edison" motor anyway?
DC motors are known to have greater torque than AC motors. I was an electrician in a steel mill for a while. The motors weighed around 500 lbs and were all DC. So, a DC golf cart motor should not have any problem going up a steep hill. AC motors used in homes on 120 volt AC are known to spin fast, but have low torque.