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Old 12-07-2012, 10:12 AM   #34 (permalink)
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Yes, he was a big thinker! And 3-wheel steering would be better than just the rear wheel. I've driven fork trucks in the past, and it is hard enough driving them at 5 or 8 MPH let alone at highway speeds. And electric drivetrain works easier in an unconventional layout. The Cg of having batteries below the chassis would be better in any car, and especially so in a 3-wheel vehicle - I think the Dymaxion has a (Ford?) V8 in the back; which is why the front overhang has to be as big as it is.
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