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NeilBlanchard · 07-26-2012, 07:01 PM

Yes, the unsprung weight is increased, but if it gets 50-100% better FE, then that is good!

A hub motor is very efficient -- no losses in gears or other friction; and you can get very effective regenerative braking, too.

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