The general layout for a three wheel drive, three wheel vehicle with two steerable driven wheels in the front of the vehicle, utilizing one or two motors to drive the front wheels, and a rear motor to drive the rear wheel. The vehicle maximizes performance of a three wheel vehicle by controlling torque on all three wheels. This is used to manage vehicle lateral dynamics while maximizing wheel traction for acceleration. Utilizing compact motors, in-hub motors, or direct connect motors allows a significant portion of the vehicle's weight to be moved forward, while integrating the location of the passenger seating, steering, and driven wheels results in a highly stable three wheel vehicle. The layout maintains the traditional bucket or bench style seats as found in today's automobiles, and yet allows for weighting and cockpit adaptability for different market demographics.


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    Title :

    Mid-Motor Three Wheel Drive Three Wheel Vehicle


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    Publication date :

    2024-07-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES / B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen



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