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Old 01-09-2018, 12:11 AM   #126 (permalink)
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Instead of start-stop technology, I would be willing to invest $3000 if this kit would work on my rear-wheel drive sports car.



https://www.wired.com/2012/08/hybrid-conversion/
Yeah hub motors don’t work, never have never will.

A key portion of the video says “200’/lb” (without fears that’s not enough to start electrically from a stop)

Another key portion says supplements acceleration of the gasoline motor.


Without start stop on the gas engine these motors wouldn’t do much but be expensive decorations.


Further what isn’t stated is that as you bounce along, drive in mud, salt, slush you damage and corrode the hub motors.


The only place I have seen a hub motor work is on an ebike where the rider can “push off” to get going
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