whisper engine

This is very interesting. I'd like to see the test results when they finish the 6 months trial. It can be fitted to exciting buses too.

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Wow, I want one! Or even 4. The only problem arises when you blow a tire, though. does your spare need an engine, too?

I thought that too, I guess they will use run flat tyres or something. It doesn't say if you only need 1 wheel powered. Looking at the oicture though. That back wheel is huge, more like a tractor.

Originally posted by junglejake
Wow, I want one! Or even 4. The only problem arises when you blow a tire, though. does your spare need an engine, too?

Well, I'm assuming that when they had that in mind when they designed it. It's probably made so that in case the tire blows, there's minimal damage to the engine. They probably even fitted it with it's own special tire so that nothing bad can happen.

Interesting how powerful this engine is, considering that it's electrical powered. Most electric cars run a few down miles until they die. Recharging it must be a pain as well.

It would be pretty strange to be walking along the sidewalk and seeing all thse cars rush by you with barely a sound. I hate the rumble and spitting noises that those loud ugly cars make.