August 13, 2006 Siemens VDO engineers are working on plans to integrate the drivetrain, steering, shock absorbers and brakes directly into the wheels of future cars. This concept, called eCorner, is ...

Ever wondered how some of the biggest motorcycle makers in the world think the future of two-wheeled mobility will look? Well ...

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 ...

Lordstown Motors is planning to use a former GM facility near Cleveland, Ohio, to effectively beat GM to the punch—in offering an all-electric, made-in-America pickup. “Our goal is to build the first ...

Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular forms of two-wheeled electric transportation for both commuting and pleasure riding. The two most common electric motor styles used in today’s ...

Czech electric car startup MW Motors unveiled a new lightweight and retro-looking all-electric vehicle powered by in-wheel hub motors. Restomods, which consists of restoring old vehicles with modern ...

Electric vehicle makers and legacy automakers have launched in earnest the race to make such EVs so as to win over the public with increased range and powerful batteries. In all EVs, an electric motor ...

The German aftermarket specialists at Brabus have entered the eco battle with the unveiling of a prototype EV based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Rather than ...

An electric car's motors are all about magnets. Magnets in the motors turn the wheels by switching rapidly between attracting and repelling forces to spin the hub. But here's the problem: heat. Just ...

Justin Pritchard is a seasoned Sudbury, Ontario-based automotive journalist, producer, and technical writer. With a passion for cars and a talent for storytelling, he's established himself as a ...