Auto Transfer of Power Front to Back

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DBHowe

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When the back tires have traction but the front tires want to spin, I would like for the system to transfer power to where it makes sense. Almost like Anti-Lock brakes, but more of an Anti-Spin Management System.

There are many times when I find myself in a situation (climbing an off-camber trail) where my back tires have plenty for grab (weight shifting back on a climb) but my front tires are struggling for traction. Sometimes, this can be in a spot where I'm more concerned about my front tires directing than I am about pulling. If they begin to spin, they can become worthless in terms of directing my path of travel. Even in a hard turn, if they spin, the front of the vehicle can "walk" in the wrong direction.

I think it would be great if the Anti-Spin Management System could sense tire spin and reduce power to that axle. This might need to be one of those cool toggle switches you're planning and it could be engaged only when needed.

The marketing would read, "The New Scout with 'Spin Guard'". We would have to talk with Bill, but maybe, "The New Scout - The Spin Stops Here!" *grin*
 
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Most EVs can do traction control at about 500 to 1000 times per second compared with 10-15 Hz for most ABS systems.

Check out this video. It's related to 0-60 and quarter mile times, but the details about traction control for EVs are important not just for the speed off the line, but also for traction in low speed applications such as offroading. I hope Scout Motors will do a whole lot of testing and tweaking of their traction control so they can eliminate wheel spin in low speed, high-torque applications. The capability is there, it just requires a lot of detailed programming.


Warning, Hagerty Media is a rabbit hole of fantastic videos about fantastic cars and you may not resurface for some time....
 
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