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Re:Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than ... by euroderf on Friday July 25, 2025 @04:48AM (#44681074)
> a significant benefit from allowing the ICE to remain in the RPM "sweet spot" rather than moving around a larger range.

I remember buying plans from the Whole Earth News for such a car back around 1980. That was the selling point - keep the ICE running at an optimal point. I've not seen those same plans reproduced online.

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Re:Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than ... by euroderf on Friday July 25, 2025 @04:53AM (#44681087)
Aha! https://store.motherearthnews.com/products/hybrid-car-bluepr...
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