The design and development of an Integrated Propulsion System – Phase 1: the wheel architecture

Abstract

Abstract The paper presents the design and development of an integrated powertrain system where the suspension system is also included in the wheel together with the electric machine. Based on a patent of one of the authors, the solution was virtually developed and tested. Different advancements were performed during the development phases for choosing the final architecture. Currently, the integrated propulsion system is manufactured and implemented on a L6E road vehicle to be tested and optimized.