Works great alone; works even better together: Most electric cars use a single drive unit, placed on either the front or the rear axle. And while “just” a main drive is sufficient for many vehicles, certain scenarios – like high-performance models, off-road and AWD cars – require additional features such as driving dynamics, better traction or better efficiency. OEM therefore have a few things to consider during development. One thing they can rely on, however, is the ZF eDrive System. Thanks to its modular platform approach, it can be designed either as a main drive, as a secondary drive, or in tandem – entirely according to the specifications and requirements of our customers. A great first and second choice, then. #ElectricMobility #ElectricDrivetrain #ElectricVehicles
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Why Aren’t In-Wheel Motors (IWM) Commonly Found in FWD Vehicles? Fitting in-wheel motors in front-wheel-drive (FWD) cars has long been challenging due to the ratio of wheel size versus required brake size. The front wheels typically house larger brake discs—and for good reason. The more high-performing the car, the smaller this ratio becomes (as the brake occupies an increasingly larger portion of the wheel’s interior). In high-performance vehicles like hypercars and supercars, large brake discs are essential to achieve excellent braking performance because of their high speeds, intense deceleration, weight transfer, and tire grip. Herein lies the difficulty: integrating in-wheel motors into the front wheels while accommodating these large brake systems, maintaining steering dynamics, and preserving a suitable turning radius—all without sacrificing power delivery—is far from simple. At Elaphe, we’ve been charging these challenges head-on. With experience gained from integrating our in-wheel motor technology into over 100 different vehicle platforms, we’ve learned, improved, and delivered solutions time and time again. Want to know how we solved this one? 📍 Witness Our Breakthrough at CES 2025 in Las Vegas! Join us at Booth #10529 (Italdesign) in the North Hall for a major reveal on January 7th. #Elaphe #CES2025 #InWheelMotors #AutomotiveInnovation #FutureOfMobility #TechInnovation #ElectricVehicles #SustainableMobility #FWD #Hypercars #Supercars #LasVegas
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