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Old 12-01-2008, 01:47 AM   #6 (permalink)
Clev
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
One challenge of using hub motors in cars is what to do with the mechanical brakes. They're required by law, even if electromagnetic braking (regen) can be as effective.
Hub motors also have to be strong enough to withstand road impacts, while not being too heavy. The "easy" way around this is to use inline motors and halfshafts.
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