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Old 02-15-2024, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by biker1 View Post
The required power goes as the cube of the velocity. You will require about 70% more power to drive at 20 mph than 24 mph. Reducing your speed will increase your range considerably.
The power required to overcome drag might increase with the cube of the velocity but is that a significant factor in a cart traveling 24mph? It doesn't seem likely but it will be interesting to investigate that.
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