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I have acquired a turbine-powered GPU with the intention of adapting the unit to motorize a small vehicle. While I know that the turboshaft of my GPU, which spins at a manageable 3,000 RPM, could easily be coupled to a rather conventional transmission, I am entertaining the idea of using the GPU 400Hz generator to power electric motor(s), which would be mechanically coupled to the vehicle's wheel(s). With my mechanical engineering background, I am not fully knowledgeable to judge the feasibility of this project. While I feel confident that the idea is doable (i.e., there should be no absolute technical impediment), I am not sure of the level of difficulty (and costs) associated with the variable-speed motor control and the motor itself. I would appreciate if someone could provide me with his/her technical opinion about this possibility.