Martin, The AC Propulsion system is a true 3 phase AC induction motor and controller. You can read more about it on AC web site. >> Have you got a link? There is a new electric car in India also uses the same AC induction motor and controller design. >> Without looking, this isn't the god-awful Gee-wizz, is it? As for brushless DC motors, I would really prefer these. The controls are much simpler. However, at this point in time, there are no high HP motors. >> What's the biggest alternator you can get your hands on....? Martin Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DMCForum/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DMCForum/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:DMCForum-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:DMCForum-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DMCForum-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/