Wheel-hub motors: Criteria of construction and vehicle integration

The development of new electric motors is a vital part of the engineer's work on the electric powertrain. One approach may be to use wheel hub motors, which may help future electric vehicle concepts to find the optimum package. The following report describes the decision-making processes and selection criteria that Schaeffler took into consideration when developing its own electric wheel hub motor. With this development, the mechatronics specialists are making a contribution to meeting future requirement profiles for this new type of mobility.