“The integration of Donut Lab’s revolutionary in-wheel motor technology represents a significant leap forward for what PACES can offer the automotive world,” said Neil Yates, CEO of Watt Electric Vehicles. “Its motors, inverter and software systems perfectly complement our lightweight platform philosophy. Direct, fine-grained control of individual wheel speed brings an agility that is complemented perfectly by the low mass and inertia of our chassis technology. This skateboard can produce vehicles that will set new standards for EV handling.”
A look at the hub motor in place.
Credit: Donut Lab
“Watt EV’s Pace platform provides the perfect canvas to demonstrate the full potential of our advanced motor technology,” said Marko Lehtimäki, CEO of Donut Lab. “The exceptionally low mass of PACES allows our high-torque, high-power-density in-wheel motors to really shine, delivering a driving experience that would be impossible with heavier platforms. When you combine our direct-drive precision control with WATT’s lightweight engineering expertise, you create something truly transformative, a vehicle architecture that is lighter, more efficient, more powerful and infinitely more engaging to drive.”
I almost feel like going to CES in a few weeks to check it out.
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