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Rudi Kiefer: The pros, cons of electric motors
Rudi Kiefer
Car and motorcycle enthusiasts alike will agree that there’s such a thing as a “beautiful engine.” Just look at Harley-Davidson’s most recent 2-wheel, 2-cylinder creations with their flowing curves, flawless chrome and rich powdercoating. Open the hood of an electric car, and you’ll find a whole lot of technical jumble. There’s no engine. Electric vehicles are powered by motors. To a classic car collector an electric motor will only have a “blah” appearance.