On 8 Oct 2015 at 20:30, Bruce  Johnson wrote:

> Also you get greater efficiency and performance if you move the
> motors to the drive wheels; infinitely variable traction control and
> zero transmission losses, more so if you go with AWD. A lot of
> current designs eschew this in favor of a more typical electric
> motor:transmission but that´s mainly to leverage existing vehicle
> stock and parts. I was a little shocked to find I can buy the kit
> online now:
> <http://tzquanshun.en.alibaba.com/product/60044746306-800339755/273_8
> _8kW_Hub_Motor_Electric_Hybrid_Car_Conversion_kit.html>

Well, I recall reading long ago that motors in the wheels was to be
avoided because you want to minimize the "unsprung weight" in the
car. Something about riding better or being easier to control.

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