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Old 12-13-2012, 11:49 AM   #15 (permalink)
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WOW!

Thanks for the new bookmark.

Here is an article taken form one of my old bookmarks.

Can motors in wheels spark electric car revolution?
Can motors in wheels spark electric car revolution? - CNN.com


Check out Tesla's new drivetrain.
EV Weblog: Tesla S Alpha

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Basically it’s everything outside of the batteries: electric motor, gear box, drive inverter (motor controller) and computers to run it. All liquid cooled and all integrated into the rear axle.
I must have the golf cart and wheel chair hub motors in another folder, will keep looking.
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