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hatbert
on April 14, 2014
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Tesla Model S – Cost of Ownership vs. Honda Odysse...
Have you tried looking for motors that aren't designed for 60 Hz operation? I think you might be in for a surprise...
jesusmichael
on April 14, 2014
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Tesla uses a induction motor... which is AC and they use a frequency control unit to modulate the speed of the motor. So frequency isn't really a consideration...
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