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Old 12-12-2013, 04:43 PM   #50 (permalink)
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What do you think about Protean Electric? What does it take to derive the plug-to-wheel efficiency? It seems like their integrated micro-controller feature would promote high efficiency.

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Protean's In-Wheel Electric Motors Coming To Market In 2014 ...
cleantechnica.com/.../proteans-in-wheel-electric-motors-coming-to-market-in -2014/‎
Apr 17, 2013 ... In-wheel electric motor maker Protean claims that by next year, ... motors can reclaim up to 85% of the kinetic energy via regenerative braking.
Is 85% regen any clue?
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