Methods and systems for multi-speed electric axle assembly
A technology of electric axles and components, applied in transmission elements, electric power devices, multi-gear ratio transmission devices, etc., can solve problems such as acceleration
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[0013] . Electric vehicles (EVs) can employ a single gear to drive the wheels because electric motors have a wider RPM window in which they can operate efficiently compared to traditional internal combustion engines, and the motor is energy efficient throughout the entire RPM window. In this way, the EV does not need to be used at low speeds or a specific RPM range during acceleration, and can produce almost instantaneous torque from zero rpm. Therefore, a gear ratio for an electric vehicle axle assembly is selected that includes a balance between acceleration and top speed. If the gear ratio is too low, the EV can accelerate very quickly, but will be limited to a lower top speed. Alternatively, if the gear ratio is high, the gear ratio may be optimal for top speed, but acceleration will be limited. Therefore, what is needed for EVs is to achieve increased speed without compromising acceleration. Furthermore, different customer applications, such as racing applications, may ...
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