The future of electric vehicles (EVs) faces challenges including slow adoption and regulatory setbacks. However, innovation persists, illustrated by Donut Labs' introduction of a new family of in-wheel electric motors at CES 2025. These motors promise to outperform existing individual-wheel drive systems by eliminating mechanical complexities that hinder current designs. With significant implications for vehicle performance, cost efficiency, and design flexibility, Donut's cutting-edge technology could shape the next generation of electric transportation, emphasizing the need for continued R&D in the EV industry.
Unlike traditional internal combustion engine vehicles that use a central drivetrain, IWD systems employ inboard motors connected to wheels via half shafts.
Donut Labs's curious design-which looks like an empty metal cylinder with tapered edges-could mark a pivotal moment for EV propulsion systems.
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