In-Wheel Motors for Electric Vehicles Gaining Market Acceptance: #evworld

#electriccars with motors inside the wheels. More powerful than combustion, and no batteries. yay! #eco #cars

In-wheel motors were popular in cars over 100 years ago because they did not intrude into passenger space. An example is shown below. However, they were expensive and they adversely affected the ride and steering. One motor seizing could sometimes lock a wheel. iMEV motors are constructed using an in-wheel motor rotor, an in-wheel motor stator, a rotor bracket, stator bracket and inverter directly behind the brakes. In France, Michelin has even incorporated suspension into an in wheel motor system. However, volume sales have yet to be achieved but it appeared in the Peugeot BB1. Locating the motor in or behind the wheel offers many advantages including: 1. Four wheel drive without need of transmission, driveshafts, differential gears or other complex mechanical components. 2. Freedom of design for interior stylists. 3. Facilitates storage of the traction batteries - extra ...

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