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Old 09-29-2018, 12:08 AM   #1911 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5
Instead the Edison leveraged no new technology, but merely applied what we already know about traveling efficiently; reduce weight and reduce aerodynamic drag.

There is nothing proprietary about their drivetrain, as it uses an existing parts.

The only thing proprietary is the shape of the vehicle, which is unsuitable for actual consumer use.
I really liked the in-wheel suspension. I think they could have adapted it to a 1937 Ford tube axle (w/o the batwings) and sold it to street rodders.

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