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Originally Posted by AshenGrey
Good point! I hadn't thought of that. Of course, a manual "Ice Off" button would be nice for those situations in stop-and-go traffic where one pulls up 10 feet and then sits around for 2-3 mintes.
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Would the parking brake have the same effect?
It sounds as if BAS torque would have to pass through the crankshaft to reach the wheels. This would limit torque or require a much stronger crankshaft and bearings, not a happy approach. But this also defines a distinct hybrid architecture, through the crankshaft. The IMA at least does not put any additional stress on this critical engine part.
Bob Wilson