Can the motor be mounted safely in the middle of the rear axle? In other words, is it possible to get rid of the gears inside a car (transmission and differential) and put the power straight to the wheels? Wouldn't that minimize power losses and further increase torque?
On hybrid vehicals they put the elec motor between the eng and transmission. On the front of the trans. If you dont want a trans ,then just mount the elec motor where the trans is and connect it to the drive shaft. Do this on a car that has rear wheel drive like a S-10 blazer.
There are electric car kits that allow for the attachment of an electric motor directly to the rear axle housing at the input shaft. You still retain the gear inside the rear axle though. But it does get rid of the drive shaft.
Sure, and it would exponentially increase the amount of electronics and power needed to get the car moving. Enjoy installing about 100 car batteries.
you need the differential unless your only planing on driving in a straight line
