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Originally Posted by pete c
I have an idea for a kit which would help those in your position. It is a very low powered hybrid idea for light vehicles such as yours.
It would consist of two hub mounted motors, maybe 5 hp each and a small Nicad or Li pack/controller. This could be used on your rear wheels for inching along in rush hour traffic. Could also use regen to help recharge during normal driving.
I would think that such motors incorporated into the rear wheel would not weigh too much more than a regular steel wheel. And 10 horse should be more than enough to push such a light car around. It also gives AWD capability during inclement weather.
I'm sure someone, somewhere has come up with something along these lines. Seems like it would drastically increase the Aygo's city numbers.
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pete - I would love to know more. The Aygo has very little issue with city driving and getting good MPG (I can get over 110 MPG on city trips), highways are the problem - anything over 60 really. If your kit can help there then that would be useful.