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Why do electric cars have such different wheels, almost closed discs style? I still have to see the first Tesla with chrome rims.
by mobilemidget 7y ago
Why do electric cars have such different wheels, almost closed discs style? I still have to see the first Tesla with chrome rims.
- tlb 7y agoLower air resistance gives longer range. The Tesla Model S has spoked aluminum rims in black. For some reason, nobody customizes them.
- magicalhippo 7y agoRegenerative breaking also means less heat in the breaks I guess, so less need for cooling. Not sure how much that matters tho.
- jillesvangurp 7y agoMotors integrated into the wheel might become a thing as well.
- magicalhippo 7y agoYou mean make a comeback. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lohner-Porsche https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lohner-Porsche
- tlb 7y agoThat car would have been more popular if you could tell, by looking at it, which end was the front.