[Beyond the Tint] is building this mostly as a proof-of-concept, starting with a 1,000W hub motor from an e-bike that’s been removed from its wheel. A 3D-printed waterwheel attachment is ...

The approach of powering a wheel from a motor inside of it isn't new. Today, you it can be seen everywhere, from e-scooters and e-bikes to agricultural and mining equipment, to the brush-roll on most ...

Usually, a hub motor consumes most of the space inside the wheel, limiting the possible mounting locations for the suspension links and compromising ride and handling. In theory, Mazda's new ...