View Single Post
Old 07-13-2010, 03:37 PM   #21 (permalink)
Phantom
Master EcoModder
 
Phantom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Independence, KY
Posts: 603

Blue Meanie - '02 Volkswagon Golf TDI
TEAM VW AUDI Group
90 day: 48.52 mpg (US)

Wife's car - '05 WV Passat TDI

Rudy - '94 Chevy C2500
Thanks: 89
Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts
I do not care much for hub motors just think what happens when you hit that big pot hole that looks like a puddle and you pop your tire and bend the rim. Time for a new motor.

The tweel is a neat concept and could be a viable choice if they fix the high speed vibration, noise, and heat issue. Probably could be fixed by sealing the sides and placing it under a slight vacuum.

Has anyone tried reducing the weight of a vehicle by sealing the frame of the car and filling it with helium? I know that it sounds ridiculous but if it is not under pressure the air gap in the frame will be lighter and since it is a noble gas it will not react with the metal and cannot ignite.

__________________
I move at the speed of awesome.


"It's not rocket surgery!" -MetroMPG
  Reply With Quote