On the Comparison of 2- and 4-Wheel-Drive Electric Vehicle Layouts with Central Motors and Single- and 2-Speed Transmission Systems

Electric vehicles (EVs) are characterized by a significant variety of possible powertrain configurations, ranging from one to four electric machines, which can have an on-board or in-wheel layout. Multiple models of production EVs have recently been introduced on the market, with 4-wheel-drive (4WD)...

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Main Authors: Stefano De Pinto, Pablo Camocardi, Christoforos Chatzikomis, Aldo Sorniotti, Francesco Bottiglione, Giacomo Mantriota, Pietro Perlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/13/3328