BMW is co-developing a groundbreaking in-wheel electric motor technology with DeepDrive. This innovative system promises to enhance the efficiency and range of electric vehicles through a dual rotor mechanism, potentially revolutionizing the automotive industry.

BMW and DeepDrive collaborate on innovative in-wheel electric motor technology, set to enhance efficiency and range in electric vehicles | Image Credit: Pixabay

New Delhi: BMW is making strides in electric vehicle technology with its latest project involving a radical new in-wheel electric motor system. This cutting-edge technology, developed in collaboration with Munich-based tech company DeepDrive, features a dual rotor mechanism designed to improve the efficiency and range of electric cars. The innovative design allows for a compact solution where two electric motors are effectively combined into one unit.

Unlike conventional electric motors that move either the internal or external rotor, DeepDrive’s technology enables both rotors to move simultaneously. This dual movement results in enhanced performance and improved economy. The compact size of the system means it can be integrated directly into the wheels of a vehicle, allowing for the possibility of having one motor per wheel, thereby delivering power to each corner of the car independently.

Initial simulation tests have demonstrated that this in-wheel motor technology is compatible with BMW’s current systems and even offers improvements. This is a significant achievement for DeepDrive, a relatively small tech company, as it suggests its innovative approach can compete with the advanced technologies developed by BMW’s well-funded research teams.

Further testing of this in-wheel motor technology is scheduled in the coming months, with the potential to revolutionize the way electric vehicles are powered. By increasing efficiency and range, this new system could play a crucial role in the future of sustainable automotive design.