Hyundai and Kia have unveiled an modern EV drivetrain design referred to as the Uni Wheel throughout their “Uni Wheel Tech Day” occasion in Seoul. This new Common Wheel Drive system relocates major elements to the wheel hub, creating additional inside area inside the automobile.
Whereas electrical autos (EVs) have revolutionized design, the standard drivetrain has endured. EVs sometimes keep the facility transmission methodology present in inside combustion engine (ICE) autos, regardless of changing the engine and transmission with a motor and discount gear. Hyundai and Kia’s Uni Wheel system is a paradigm-shifting resolution, putting essential drive elements inside the EV’s wheel hub.
In contrast to earlier makes an attempt by different builders, the Uni Wheel makes use of a novel planetary gear configuration with a central solar gear, pinion gears on either side, and a surrounding ring gear. The system’s effectivity stays excessive, no matter wheel motion or suspension articulation, offering a variety of movement.
This innovation will increase platform area, contributing to extra spacious EV interiors, together with cargo and trunk area. Moreover, the Uni Wheel system permits non-conventional seating configurations, providing design flexibility for future autonomous driving integration.
Whereas the timeline for implementing this expertise in business EVs stays unsure, Hyundai and Kia have already utilized for and registered eight patents associated to Uni Wheel in South Korea, the US, and Europe. The businesses categorical their dedication to perfecting the Uni Wheel system to supply clients with a novel and modern mobility expertise.
Filed in Electric Cars, Hyundai and Kia.
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