Ha- cool they're on here!
Then I'll say that I like the pattern 1L set out with the exception of the unobtanium material choices. I think the whole thing could be done with conventional materials yielding a fantastic cost and repairability advantage with not much of a performance disadvantage.
On that note I believe that, from their very nature of being the interfaces on the front line between vehicle mass and outside environment, that wheels should be simple, cheap, repairable, and "expendable" (one of the reasons why I question electric hub motors even though I love the efficiency of the concept). Accidents and whatnot are tough on wheels. I think cheapy regular wheels would be a good thing to have.
A loaded four seater will have most of the mass as occupants and luggage anyway.
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