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		summarity 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rivian's TM-B electric bike Yeah it’s just heat. Some e-bikes have a clutch to disengage the motor to prevent this motor breaking.

actionfromafar 6 months ago [–]

Wouldn't it be much simpler to disengage the battery electrically than a physical clutch? Or is the "clutch" just an electronic?

And where is the heat dumped? Why does the physical resistance disappear when the battery is disconnected?

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