In-hub motors make this humble Hyundai a monster on ice
The article discusses the use of in-wheel motors in electric vehicles, focusing on a Slovenian company called Elaphe that is refining this technology and installing it in various projects, including a Hyundai vehicle.
Why it matters
The use of in-hub motors in electric vehicles can potentially improve traction and performance, which could be particularly beneficial in certain driving conditions, such as on ice and snow.
Key Points
- 1In-wheel motors have been around since the early 1900s but have not seen mainstream adoption, outside of e-bikes.
- 2Lordstown Motors' electric pickup truck, the Endurance, was supposed to feature Elaphe's in-hub motors, but the company has since gone bankrupt.
- 3Elaphe is still active, refining its in-hub motor technology and installing it in various projects, including a Hyundai vehicle.
- 4In-hub motors can provide improved traction and performance, especially on ice and snow.
Details
In-wheel motors, also known as in-hub motors, have a long history dating back to the early 1900s, when Ferdinand Porsche developed one. These motors have been used in various applications, including the Lunar Roving Vehicles sent to the moon in the 1970s. However, they have not seen widespread adoption in mainstream electric vehicles, with the exception of e-bikes. The article focuses on a Slovenian company called Elaphe, which has been refining this technology and installing it in various projects, including a Hyundai vehicle. While Lordstown Motors' electric pickup truck, the Endurance, was supposed to feature Elaphe's in-hub motors, the company has since gone bankrupt. Elaphe, on the other hand, is still active and continues to develop its in-hub motor technology, which can provide improved traction and performance, especially on ice and snow.
No comments yet
Be the first to comment