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Originally Posted by DonR
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I think this article makes it fairly obvious that hydraulics can be used in a small lightweight vehicle.
30 years ago it was possible with off the shelf components.
Sure it would not be the best for crash worthiness, but that does not detract form the significance of the accomplishment.
It is especially important to understand that the addition of an accumulator was the key to the mileage improvement. Without the surge absorption and application capabilities of the accumulator there was no real improvement.
regards
Mech