What you are missing is the 120 foot pounds of torque and the hi rpm smoothness and linear predicable rheostat 'throttle' response. But is limited in 'gas' tank size for how long it can sustain its power band vs mass to lug along. The hp will be the limiting factor of top speed but not acceleration up to it.
Ms Peel will require a big block with fair boost to approach 120 lb torque and expensive drive train to take it, but 100's of miles range.
I don't know if you guys are familiar with Hammerhead in Philadelphia. He did an electric bike a year or so ago - the Volta. I have met him and seen his work - it's top-notch stuff. He has a good eye for design and great mechanical/engineering skills.
As kids we took a V8 starter motor and hooked up to pulley in mini bike
with a car size battery. It was pure on/off like the ancient racers and would leap right out from under in a wheelie rooster tail till the battery got low and eventually fired the starter in a few days of play. When/if fuel cells come online and cheaper super capacitors, then we will see the electrics take over combustion power and range. Then fancy stereo PA systems needed to let people know you are coming or about to pass. Expect two wheel drive to boot.
One day you can go to work sounding like a WW2 Spitfire Merlin, the next day like your favorite rock band (as many already do !), the next a herd of elephants, a garbage truck, an air raid, etc etc. Possibilities are endless.
So will they ban this bit, or make it compulsory so you don't run over pedestrians. ?
Yes, building the motors into the wheels seems the obvious choice, since no transmission is needed. More room for batteries under the hood then.
Slide-in, slide-out design possibilities for the battery pack too, always have a charged one ready to go.
Then the cycle of design will have come full circle, engines being built into the wheel many times in the past.
Assuming folks are going to buy them, which seems the big hurdle at the moment...
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