While there are definitely challenges to in-wheel motors, I do wonder if we’ll see more innovation over time on in-wheel suspension systems to compensate for th

While there are definitely challenges to in-wheel motors, I do wonder if we’ll see more innovation over time on in-wheel suspension systems to compensate for the unsprung weight. Here’s a neat example for one in a bike wheel [video]: https://youtu.be/DSKDH2NNmcA https://youtu.be/DSKDH2NNmcA Here’s a write-up: https://www.karmanhealthcare.com/acrobat-soft-wheels-shock-absorbing/ https://www.karmanhealthcare.com/acrobat-soft-wheels-shock-a... I’m sure putting a motor in there will be problematic due to stresses on the shock absorbers, but it does seem like sock absorbing spokes in wheels could help gain space in vehicles by moving the motors to the wheel. Edit: just to be clear I know little about the company and tech behind that wheel i linked to, I just find it to be an interesting area, and recently came across that.