Sonic.1 is designed to integrate a 400 mm brake disc into a standard 21-inch rim. The company says the Sonic.1 is the world’s first and only direct-drive in-wheel motor compatible with high-performance brakes. The company’s solution is at the fair Italdesign Quintessential It was displayed on his vehicle. According to the Italian company, the Quintessenza offers a combined power of up to 1,600 kW (2,145 hp).
Sonic.1, 200 kW per wheel(272 HP) while providing a continuous output 255 kW at peakIt can reach up to (347 HP). As it is, Sonic.1 per wheel 1,000 Nm continuous torqueAt its peak, it can offer 1,700 Nm of torque. According to reports, it can deliver up to 1 MW of power in rear-wheel drive configurations. Meanwhile, the weight per wheel 40kg Let us also point out that it is.
One of the most striking aspects of Sonic.1 is that it has a structure directly integrated with the braking system. The company emphasizes that this feature is a first in the industry. In addition, placing the engine directly inside the wheel increases the control ability of the vehicle and offers faster response times compared to traditional electric axle systems. The company says that thanks to ‘Elaphe Traction Control’, the new in-wheel motor is more efficient than conventional e-axles. 10 percent faster acceleration ve 15 percent shorter stopping distance He also says he provides it.
The benefits can be even greater, especially in applications where weight is less of an issue, such as commercial vehicles, delivery trucks or tractors. Therefore, there are rumors that Ford may consider using them in future versions of the F-150 Lightning.
Source
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/09/in-wheel-electric-motors-from-donut-labs-elaphe-debut-at-ces-2025/
https://www.italdesign.it/en/italdesign-quintessenza-ces-2025-in-las-vegas/
https://in-wheel.com/en/
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