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Joined: 09/12/2017
Location: AustraliaPosts: 1679
| Posted: 09:28pm 28 Jul 2018 |
Correct me if this is wrong, but don't hybrids now run basically normal IC engine and driveline with electric to assist and use when coasting?
All of that could be eliminated with just elec driveline, no gearbox, no clutch,no radiator etc etc.
Designing one up from scratch without all the IC driveline and an onboard gen would be a good option I reckon.
If you talk to any 4 wheel driver, the first thing they ask you " you got front and back lockers?"
A motor in each wheel would make an awesome 4WD and no driveline to worry about.
Think about all the weight saved from the motor, gearbox, diffs, driveshafts, uni joints, cv joints.
And with only wires going to each wheel you could raise or lower the vehicle easily, lowering it for everyday road use and raise it when tackling rough stuff.
And the reliability would be fantastic.
Cheers Caveman Mark
Off grid eastern Melb