Porsche Was Developing In-Wheel Hub Motors For EVs Long Before They Were Popular
12/16/2024 01:26 PM
It's been nearly 125 years since a young Ferdinand Porsche tinkered with in-wheel hub motors for one of his first jobs. Back then, the technology would thrust Porsche into the limelight and achieve some technological firsts for the auto industry. You won't find it in vehicles like the 911 or Taycan, and may be wondering why it's not a staple of vehicle design. Porsche's first foray into in-wheel hub motors didn't catch on, but that hasn't stopped this technology from winding up in some pretty interesting places since.
