The startup is still focusing primarily on taxis, but is adding other types of rides in case there are no taxis available or in case people want a different type of ride, says Flywheel CEO Steve Humphreys.

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Flywheel technology uses two electric motors at the front axle to supplement the engine (in this case, a 480 horsepower rear-mounted engine).

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