this post was submitted on 02 Dec 2023
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so the pretty much only upside compared to hub motors is less weight in the wheels, and comared to conventional drivetrain layouts there's added complexity and slight extra interior space? i mean innovation is key, but i don't quite see the upsides as much as the hyundai engineers.
I think weight in the wheels is a huge downside of hub motors though? So this kinda takes a middle ground... Unsprung weight is still increased but not nearly as much.
Exactly.
Has all the advantages/disadvantages of any other portal gear.
https://wikiless.tiekoetter.com/wiki/Portal_axle
Probably useful in other applications. A universal joint is used in so many places other than cars