These are the two large relays that carry the current to the motor from the batteries.  The first relay applies either forward or reverse voltage to the motor and the second relay delivers either 24V or 48V.  The third relay (not visible behind the fuses)  cuts in a large Nichrome metal strip which acts as a large resistor to drop the voltage down to 12V for the creep speed.  This type of setup is no longer in use.  New vehicles use solid state controllers much like the volume control on a stereo giving the user the full range of  voltage.  These relays make distinct snaps and clicks as they work unlike a solid state controller which makes no noise at all.  The metal contacts that make the snapping sounds eventually become pitted and need to be replaced.

The GE motor is mounted directly to the differential.  Only three bolts hold the 3HP motor in place.  I replaced the old bushings with new heavy duty ones and had the commutator turned (resurfaced).  A basic rebuilt motor for $60. This car costs about a penny a mile to operate or thirty to forty cents a recharge.  In other words, if a gasoline powered vehicle were as efficient as this electric car, it would travel 300 miles for about $3.00!  Think about that when you shell out over twenty dollars to fill up a gas car.  This electric vehicle doesn't need the maintenance that a gasoline engine needs.  There aren't nearly as many moving parts or parts to wear out.  Here is a comparison of things I will never have to repair or fix on the electric car which I have already had to do to my gasoline vehicles.