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pfdietz
3 months ago
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Mercedes‑Benz starts large‑scale production of ele...
Wouldn't putting them in the wheel increase unsprung mass, which would degrade the feel of the car?
rswail
3 months ago
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I think he was talking about small engines the size/weight of existing disk brake assemblies. So either no change or weight reduction.
pfdietz
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Won't mechanical brakes still be needed? Regenerative braking only goes so far, and needs a backup.
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