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Elco AC propulsion:

DC propulsion

Direct drive motor

Yes

No

Efficiency

85% to 92%

55% to 60%

Periodic maintenance

50,000 hours

2,000 hours

Only one moving part

Yes

No

Integrated motor & controls

Yes

No

Plug & Play

Yes

No

Water resistant to IP-65

Yes

No

Cast Aluminum mount & enclosure

Yes

No

 



Not all electric motors are created equal

Elco has developed a new, more efficient series of marine propulsion systems based upon the use of super reliable AC induction motors. The AC motor has unequaled reliability, simplicity of design, efficiency and ultimately lower cost.

The efficiency of the Elco AC Motor is 85-92%, which is over 30% more efficient than a DC motor and over 40-50% more efficient than a combustion motor. You really have to experience it to believe it; schedule a demo today.

The AC motor is rated for up to 50,000 hours. With only one moving part, there isn’t much that can go wrong and the motor requires virtually zero maintenance.

 

Elco AC Electric Motor Compared to a DC Motor

Elco Chief Engineer Joe Fleming explains the Elco AC three phase motor and how it differs from a DC motor.