BMW is co-developing a radical new in-wheel electric motor technology
BMW is testing a new type of in-wheel electric motor technology which features dual rotors and could be used to improve the efficiency and range of its electric cars. With further tests set to be carried out in the coming months, let’s start with a quick breakdown of how the system works. Don't worry, you don't need a physics degree to understand it, either.
It’s been built by Munich-based tech brand DeepDrive, which created a compact solution where two electric motors can be merged into one. The trick here is that, while conventional electric motors move either the internal or external rotor, DeepDrive’s creation can move both simultaneously. Result? Better performance and economy… supposedly.
Posted: 07/19/2024 at 06:22 AM ET
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BMW is co-developing a radical new in-wheel electric motor technology
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-- EDGEMAN
Jul 19, 2024 at 06:22 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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07/19/24 06:22 AM ET
I would like to get my hands on that technology!**
-- vthhhi
Jul 19, 2024 at 10:32 AM ET
vthhhi
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07/19/24 10:32 AM ET
We all would...every one of them...lol**
-- EDGEMAN
Jul 19, 2024 at 10:35 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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07/19/24 10:35 AM ET
Great performance probably! Better economy? I think NOT!!.. Oh, my bad->
-- HOKIERIT
Jul 19, 2024 at 08:47 AM ET
HOKIERIT
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07/19/24 08:47 AM ET
Definitely well designed bumpers and rear ends…**
-- VaTaz
Jul 19, 2024 at 08:47 AM ET
VaTaz
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07/19/24 08:47 AM ET
I'm sure it will be inexpensive and reliable**
-- Happy Dog
Jul 19, 2024 at 08:12 AM ET
Happy Dog
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07/19/24 08:12 AM ET
Maybe they’ll be able to get more than 80,000 miles out of one. **
-- GreenvilleVT
Jul 19, 2024 at 07:11 AM ET
GreenvilleVT
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07/19/24 07:11 AM ET
I would like to see the development of a drive system that feeds the
-- reconhokie
Jul 19, 2024 at 06:43 AM ET
reconhokie
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07/19/24 06:43 AM ET