I’m thinking about converting an old delivery truck from the late 40s they don’t make parts for anymore. The problem is the vehicle is HEAVY by modern standards (could barely move it with the skid steer) I’m starting my parts list from the ground up and want to use hub motors. Any suggestions for hub motors that are potentially up to the task would be appreciated.
Hub motors today are simply not powerful enough and if you made one that is powerful enough it would weigh so much the vibrations coming from the road would tear everything apart.
Your largest obstacle is going to be the weight. By time you add enough battery to go very far you will be super heavy.
Now if you could mount the body onto an electric car chassis it might be an easier project to succeed with.