In 1900, Ferdinand Porsche and Ludwig Lohner unveiled an electric car with battery-powered motors attached to its front wheels. It was seen as a sensation, but the technology never took off as petrol cars accelerated to world domination. More than a century later, in-wheel motors are making a comeback. “In-wheel motors are a game changer,” says Luka Ambrozic, chief commercial officer of Slovenian company Elaphe Propulsion Technologies, one of the leading developers of the technology.
These examples show that in-wheel motors can be used for both lightweight and heavy-duty applications, says Ambrozic, although the designs must be tweaked for each purpose. “It’s not about having a one-size-fits-all motor,” he says. But some industry experts believe in-wheel motors may have limited uptake in mainstream markets.
Article says less durable.. 4 motors vs 1 is probably not a good stat for reliability either.. Although I had hoped it would make replacements easier than doing a full engine out.
Using kinetic energy as a power source? 😂🎪
I noticed they didn't say anything about more distance or faster charge time. These 2 things are the biggest drawbacks to EVs. Infrastructure not withstand.
What do they lubricate these moving parts with olive oil?
A $60k car taken out by pot holes. Instead of just changing out the rim you change out the whole car.
It's a dream supercar. Thank you geniuses. Amen
Yeah, unlikely. The added weight to the rims and wheels is bad for handling and performance.
Right, a $24,000 option on a $90,000 car that you can’t charge in California!
There is a problem with the tire. Because you are using too much charcoal rubber. Thank you. Amen
Elon owns tesla and Twitter..all the climate cult Twitter addicts must be so pissed lol