The article linked at Permalink #44 states:
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This latest partnership is the next step toward proving that out. With in-wheel motor technology, Aptera can bypass the need for a traditional steering rack and simply use power-vectoring directional control instead.
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That is reaching beyond the facts, which is a partnership with a motor provider:
https://in-wheel.com/en/solutions-2/...-wheel-motors/
They show 4 different parts, presumably Aptera use the M700. They have an M1100 rated at 2 tons/wheel.
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Coupled with Elaphe’s powertrain electronics and HMI, it offers an ideal platform for the next generation of light-weight, efficient and modular electric vehicle powertrain designs.
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So Elaphe or Aptera might control the torque vectoring, The article does state that:
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Not all automakers agree about whether in-wheel motor technology has matured to the level of durability expected for production cars, but its adoption is expected to accelerate as demand for urban mobility solutions increases.
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