The weight is saved by using in-wheel motors, no axle, no differential, and so on. It's definitely a gimmick, but I'm not willing to dismiss them out-of-hand.

The weight is saved by using in-wheel motors, no axle, no differential, and so on. It's definitely a gimmick, but I'm not willing to dismiss them out-of-hand. I've designed and built several hybrid and electric cars with teams 1/4 of this company's size, so I don't take issue with the design or their ability to build 1 or 100 units, but rather their ability to actually bring this thing to market and be successful.