DWNSHFT
DWNSHFT HalfDork
11/18/12 10:00 a.m.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/11/17/tennessee-researcher-changing-face-fuel-economy/?test=latestnews

Color me skeptical but thought I would input it into the hive-mind.

David

accordionfolder
accordionfolder Reader
11/18/12 11:05 a.m.

I don't know about their efficiency numbers, but it's a perfectly logical place for a hub style motor. Regen is going to be nearly impossible when on the rear wheels of a vehicle. It sounds like they are trying to target the FWD econo boxes though.

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/18/12 11:21 a.m.

I saw that on the news last night, it looked really interesting. I'd be very excited to try it on either (or both) of our FWD cars.

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