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Old 10-10-2009, 06:23 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Which is worse, the gyroscopic affect from the flywheel or the drawbacks of batteries?

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The gyroscopic effect can be removed by having contra rotating flywheels either on the same shaft axis or side by side. This make it a usable storage medium for lighter vehicles.


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