The engines inside the tires? This is the strange design for electric cars

If something allows electric cars to manufacturers is to experiment. Schaeffler, a German company, has a new system proposal that includes the electric motors inside the wheels. Yes, inside the tires, even if it sounds incredible.

That is, it is no longer about those bulky engines that were in front or behind the vehicle, or those engines mounted on the axles. The innovation of the company that develops components for the automotive industry and mechanical engineering goes further.

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It is a design designed to save as much space as possible. According to a report on the Somos Eléctricos page, all the necessary components for propulsion and braking are integrated directly into the wheel rim.

To be more precise, the electric motor (stator and rotor), gearbox, and mechanical friction brake are arranged around the wheel bearing inside the rim.

These motors are made for electrical voltages of 48 and 400 V. For now, the goal is for them to be used in utility vehicles in towns, on factory campuses, and in logistics centers, ports, airports, and large parking lots.

Source: Elcomercio

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