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Originally Posted by FunkSkunk
I GOT IT!! Ok so adding the trailer is great for aero but why not combine that with an Electric Fifth wheel! (I call dibs on credit if someone builds it) Somehow you could make the wheel or wheels on the trailer electric and assist with forward moment at slow speeds! I know, I know with it attached to the trailer how do we keep it going straight... but that's for you guys to figure out  I just get to keep the royalties! 
Fifth wheel info --> http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...brid-1191.html |
Sorry,you're too late on that one.Others and myself have already done that one.My concern was with safety,as in an emergency evasive manuever,you've already got your hands full trying to stay alive,let alone having to deal with a traction drive unit behind you applying forward thrust to a car which may be already yawed.---------------------- And since braking may not be the first instinctive reaction in some collision scenarios,it would take a very "intelligent" safeguard system to dis-engage the unit under duress.----------------While I think a streamlined pull-behind power unit for plug-in electrics would be great for cross-country travel,I remain very wary of a "pusher".Just my opinion.