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Electric drivetrain

by Christine & Scott Gable
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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle drive

The AC electric drive motor sits low at the back and bottom of the fuel cell stack. The axle half-shafts connect directly to the motor output shaft and wheels through constant velocity joints. This arrangement affords minimal frictional power losses.

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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

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