Michelin Reinvents the Wheel
12-01-2008, 07:01 PM
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Michelin Reinvents the Wheel
In 2008, the transformation is truly revolutionary--no more engine under the front or rear bonnet, no more traditional suspension system, and no more gearbox or transmission shaft thanks to the Michelin Active Wheel. That's because all essential components have been integrated into the wheel itself.
We've seen concepts like this for the past couple of years. Interesting tech paper. I can see this working out with economy cars but I can't see it being put on a sports car anytime soon.
I honestly didn't know michelin was the first to put a tire on a metal wheel.
12-01-2008, 07:13 PM
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I think we'll see them on sports cars before we see them on econoboxes. Development costs being what they are.
I firmly believe that hub mounted electric traction motors like this one are the way of the future.
I firmly believe that hub mounted electric traction motors like this one are the way of the future.
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