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Old 08-25-2019, 12:01 PM   #64 (permalink)
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Putting the motor on a swing-arm allows for a gearing reduction and reduced the unsprung weight. The downside is that it doesn't fit inside the wheel, although it's not as bad as a central motor with driveshafts.
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