magnets would not do well with braking...at higher speeds you need at least 10x the power of the engine, in the brakes, to make a stop...at very high speeds normal brakes are practically useless...
The tyre's probably expensive to purchase, but considering the longer life span, they should or could be beneficial. Be interesting to see how much further & whether production goes into place.
Originally posted by crucifissio
magnets would not do well with braking...at higher speeds you need at least 10x the power of the engine, in the brakes, to make a stop...at very high speeds normal brakes are practically useless...
Agreed, inertia. Although, wouldn't there still be brakes inside, the tyre still touches the ground
Agreed, inertia. Although, wouldn't there still be brakes inside, the tyre still touches the ground
the wheels are empty balls they do not have mechanical components inside nor are they structurally connected to the vehicle...the car is supposed to levitate over the wheels...
mechanical friction brakes, brake-pad on metal, have enormous power...a car weighs a lot and reaches relatively high speeds, this gives it considerable kinetic energy..
kudos to them if they have solved the braking problem using non friction brakes...
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