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Wouldn't putting them in the wheel increase unsprung mass, which would degrade the feel of the car?


I think he was talking about small engines the size/weight of existing disk brake assemblies. So either no change or weight reduction.


Won't mechanical brakes still be needed? Regenerative braking only goes so far, and needs a backup.




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