Ace Dreamer Wrote:I know this is more detail, but, I'd guess this is using high efficiency fuel cell technology (at least two sets of cells, for redundancy)No fuel cells for the Mako, it use a motor with directly attached generator to produce the electricity. Very robust technology and easy to get the necessary energy output.
With some modification the Mako might also run with methan or even gasoline.
Quote:and that, baring the jump jets, this is basically an electrical vehicle, with direct drive of all six wheels (i.e. they all have their own electric motor, or equivalent).Yes.
Quote:It might be worth noting that loosing even two wheels, as long as they are not adjacent ones, means that it can keep going, though at reduced power, and it is possible (with some field engineering work) to move wheels around in an emergency. Might it even be possible to limp along with only three powered wheels, as long as there is a functioning fourth non-powered one left?In theory one or two powered wheels (and a total of 3-4 wheels) would be enough if the rest is not locked by a gear.
Quote:Looking at partial failure modes for vehicles can be useful, particularly for those writing stories using them. [grin]It will come late (because its one of the two "mass produced" things CI build at Frigga). Expect it in 2025...