They apply power to the spokes, but only for vertical suspension. It would also work at 90 degrees. If the axle moved forward, the vehicle would think it's rolling downhill. Or not.
Edit:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Very_Light_Car
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The design emphasizes mainstream rather than exotic materials, extreme low weight (less than 450 kg (1000 lbs)) and very low aerodynamic drag (coefficient of drag <0.16).[4] Significant design innovations include in-wheel suspension and safety design derived from endurance auto racing.[5]
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Edison2 was founded by Oliver Kuttner, a Virginia entrepreneur and auto enthusiast, and is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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I think Oliver Kuttner is an interesting person. His attitude about safety was "We know a lot about high-speed collisions" After Edison2 he went into real estate.
I thought Edison2 should've put their inwheel suspension on a 1937 Ford (one-year-only) tube axle and taken them to SEMA for street rodders.