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I understand that... so you're saying something like "unlocking hubs" would not suffice? Or they'd add too much cost to the vehicle?
by dinom 3y ago
I understand that... so you're saying something like "unlocking hubs" would not suffice? Or they'd add too much cost to the vehicle?
- caconym_ 3y agoLocking (wheel) hubs could certainly be used to disconnect the wheels from whatever drivetrain trouble lurks within, but they come with a whole lot of compromises: cost, weight, complexity, space, etc. Standard industry practice for vehicles that can't be towed with only two wheels immobilized is (and has been for decades iiuc) to flatbed tow them, so Tesla isn't really going against the grain here. I think it's a fine choice.