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Old 12-04-2008, 08:59 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by blueflame View Post
What about building hub motors that replace the rear rims on a FWD car?
...Batterys and controller in the rear and it could installed in half a day with little attention to existing components... Louvre screens on grill to keep engine warm?

Should reduce running costs....70mpg to 150mpg??
hey Clev, I took <the above OP> to mean his idea is to leave the original FWD w/ICE drivetrain in tact, and adding e-drive to the rear hubs similar to an e-scooter. I'm not reading all-electric drive in that. Maybe I'm mixing up my threads
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