Re: Jetta Hybrid Conert?

[David Dymaxion <david_dymaxion@yahoo.com>]

True for most cars, but a reason to pick a Porsche 924/944. The
driveshaft spins at motor speeds, more like 3000 rpm on the freeway.

--- "VanDerWal, Peter" <vanderwp@fhu.disa.mil> wrote:
> I've been thinking about this idea and using the
> motor-in-the-driveshaft.
> 
> I just noticed a potential problem.  Doesn't the drive shaft only
> spin at
> about 300 rpm at highway speeds?  That's way to slow for most
> electric
> motors.
> Not an insurmountable problem, but something to consider.
>  
> 


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