Ford patents solid-axle hub-motor combo with EV off-roading in mind

Ford patent image showing a solid axle with EV hub motorsFord has applied for a patent on a solid-axle and hub-motor combination for EVs remarkably similar to what the automaker dismissed as nonviable for its F-150 Lightning pickup truck. As detailed in the application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Feb. 9, a solid axle similar to what is currently used in...