Ford creates experimental RWD, all-electric Fiesta
4/29/13, 12:44 PM
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Ford creates experimental RWD, all-electric Fiesta
http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-cre...ic-fiesta.html
To research and showcase the possibilities of the tech, Ford has teamed up with German supplier Schaeffler to create a prototype vehicle called the Fiesta eWheelDrive that uses a pair of electric motors mounted within the assemblies of the rear wheels.
As Ford points out, in-wheel electric motors have several key benefits. Because the motor, brakes and cooling system are all housed within the wheels, the setup doesn’t rob interior space like a traditional electric driveline, allowing for extra passenger/cargo room or more battery capacity.
Due to the absence of mechanical drive components mounted outside the wheel assembly, the technology could also potentially enable the wheels to turn at a nearly 90-degree angle – making city parking a snap.
Read more at http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-cre...vCj4jpoOks9.99
As Ford points out, in-wheel electric motors have several key benefits. Because the motor, brakes and cooling system are all housed within the wheels, the setup doesn’t rob interior space like a traditional electric driveline, allowing for extra passenger/cargo room or more battery capacity.
Due to the absence of mechanical drive components mounted outside the wheel assembly, the technology could also potentially enable the wheels to turn at a nearly 90-degree angle – making city parking a snap.
Read more at http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-cre...vCj4jpoOks9.99
4/30/13, 01:25 AM
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I worked on a solar car in college and we (along with much of the competition) used an in-wheel electric motor. Cool to see it's getting closer to something a consumer might buy.
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