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Love EVs and have been following Formula E since the beginning. I want to see so much initial torque drivers have to wear G Suits!
by rvdm 11y ago
Love EVs and have been following Formula E since the beginning.
I want to see so much initial torque drivers have to wear G Suits!
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- bigiain 11y agoThe "initial torque" is not really a problem with sufficiently powerful contemporary electric vehicles (the whole electric motor thing of "maximum torque at zero rpm" gives you that for free). The G forces are still limited by tire/road traction and friction coefficients - even top fuel dragsters with _way_ too much power, rubber heating burnouts, VHT TrackBite, and perfectly groomed launch pads – barely hit 5G sustained.
- rvdm 11y agoThanks for the break down! I had an early EV and loved that initial kick. Always fascinating to know the specifics behind what's going on.