The Carbon Fiber Motor That Fits Inside a Wheel

A 1,000-horsepower hill-climb car with four motors hidden in its wheels beat the Goodwood Festival record held by a Formula One car in 2022. The technology is finally ready to leave motorsport. In this episode of American Engineered, Jordan breaks down how axial flux motors with carbon fiber rotors work, why they fit inside a single wheel, and when they'll show up in regular cars. 00:00 — The hook 00:50 — Why this matters 01:30 — Why in-wheel motors have been impossible 03:30 — How axial flux + carbon fiber changed everything 06:30 — Engineers in the chat 06:50 — The catch (cost, mass, sealing) 09:00 — My honest take 10:30 — Bottom line 🔧 Subscribe for weekly engineering breakdowns from a former aerospace and battery engineer. — — — Educational content. Not engineering or investment advice. EV technology timelines change frequently — verify current data before any technical or financial decisions. #americanengineered #motors #carbonfiber #electricvehicles #engineering