Finland's Verge Motorcycles, maker of an advanced electric motorcycle, has spun off a company called Donut Lab, which is making hub motors for electric vehicles.
The Finland-based company’s in-wheel motor serves up 650 kilowatts of power
Yes, it’s a stupid idea, and there’s a reason why almost nobody does this. Mostly because of the handling, the more unsprung mass you have, the harder it is to keep the wheels on the ground.
Yes, it’s a stupid idea, and there’s a reason why almost nobody does this. Mostly because of the handling, the more unsprung mass you have, the harder it is to keep the wheels on the ground.