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• Doggett, Scott. "Michelin to Commercialize Active Wheel; Technology to Appear in 2010 Cars." Edmunds.com. Dec. 1, 2008. (March 10, 2009) http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/Manufacturers/heuliez/
• Eureka Magazine. "Making the case for brushless wheels." September 2008.(March 10, 2009)http://www.pmlflightlink.com/pdfs/eureka.pdf
• Garrett, Jerry. "Exhibition for Red-Hot Performance Takes a Green Turn." The New York Times. Nov. 6, 2008. (March 10, 2009) http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/automobiles/09SEMA.html
• GreenCar.com. "Could In-Wheel Motors be the Next Big Thing?" Oct. 1, 2007. (March 11, 2009) http://www.greencar.com/articles/could-wheel-motors-next-big-thing.php
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