Ecomove - Danish In-wheel motor unit for on/off-highway use

[MitchJi]

Hi,

Geared (11:1 or 16:1 huge torque) liquid-cooled, highly efficient (claim over 90%) motor:

http://ecomove.dk/ecomove-qwheel/

ECOmove® Qwheel – In-wheel motor unit for on/off-highway vehicles

The ECOmove Qwheel is powerful and compact. Based on a compact PMAC traction motor the full power-train is located within the wheel.

With this system every car builder can design BEVs and HEVs with freedom and few limitations. A real space and weight saver for electric vehicles and an ideal solution for optimal weight distribution.

All-in-one: Traction, braking (disc+caliber, hand-brake and regenerative braking) and steering is included – or not; choose what you require. The architecture of the ECOmove Qwheel is open to various requirements for torque, acceleration, speed and wheelbase. This powertrain immediately support 2 and 4-wheel drive. The un-sprung weight is low and best-in-class with excellent weightower ratio. Flexible adaption plates does implementation in predesigned suspension systems possible.

Electric driveline: Motor, controls, brakes
Modular design – customizable: Torque, power, braking (also re-generative) and steering.
Low weight – 21 kg.
40+ kW max power
Wheel torque up to 490 Nm
Minimum of moving parts and limited maintenance requirements

Download InWheel unit specifications paper
http://ecomove.dk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ECOmove-Powertrain-Specifications.pdf

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ECOmove introduces a revolutionary all-in-one wheel motor solution for electric vehicles, where motor, brakes and suspension are all fitted into the wheel unit itself

One more video - quotes a price (with large production quantity) of $1,000:
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Published on Dec 27, 2013
Recent interview with the CEO

Also have a very light suspension system (not sure about the quality but it's a good sign that they are trying to address the issue):
http://ecomove.dk/ecomove-qbeaks/

ECOmove® Qbeaks – lightweight vehicle suspension system

Patented suspension system combining wishbone and spring
Made completely from composit materials for resilient power and extended durability
Compact and lightweight
No moving parts
Minimal maintenance
Can be modified for different designs and different payloads

 

[MitchJi]

Hi,

Two pages from the 6 page pdf:

 

[Hillhater]

Im not convinced that high rpm motors and multi gear trains in the wheel are the best design, but lets hope some of these wheel motors actually make it off the computer screen and into a store ..... some time soon !

 

[Giovanni LiCalsi]

Looks like their test mule is built with Inrekor aluminum foam panels.
I wouldn't mind experimenting with these hubs on a Porsche 550 Spyder.