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Two things. First, I don't see where having an electric motor on each wheel is better (or will be better) than good LSDs or locking differentials. Second, for vehicles designed to ford creek-beds and other high-water areas, it's going to be very difficult to seal up the motors, hardware, wiring, etc....to the point where going through significant water will not affect, short out, or damage those components.
"good LSDs or locking differentials" have huge limitations, but are about the best that can be done (plus software and sensors) conventionally. They also add a ton of weight and complexity.
EV motors and control though are simple and permit so much finer and precise control, plus higher torque per wheel, and no trade-offs of traction between left/right or fore/aft. It will be like bringing a gun to a knife fight. It will also be like the difference between carburetors and fuel injection.
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Easier said than done.....particularly when crossing flowing creek-beds.
I'm not saying it CAN'T be done...just take some of these promises with a grain of salt. I've seen the industry promise a lot of things, before, double-talk, and fail to deliver.
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