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Default More on electric cars.

Andy Champ wrote:
On 18/09/2012 17:05, Doctor Drivel wrote:
Motor-in-hub will be the norm - brakes and power all in unit


Ever hear of "unsprung weight"?

Far better to put them inboard on shafts.

you can build a motor lighter than a shaft.

Andy



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