Abstract: A drive assembly is provided which is especially suitable for use on a golf buggy or other vehicle adapted to be pushed or pulled by an operator in either a forward or a reverse direction. The drive assembly includes a wheel mounted for rotation about an axle, an electromagnetic drive assembly adapted to rotate the wheel about the axle, and a controller responsive to the operator initially moving the vehicle either in a forward or reverse direction to actuate the electromagnetic drive assembly to continue to drive the wheel in the selected direction.

Abstract: A drive assembly is provided which is especially suitable for use on a golf buggy or other vehicle adapted to be pushed or pulled by an operator in either a forward or a reverse direction. The drive assembly includes a wheel mounted for rotation about an axle, an electromagnetic drive assembly adapted to rotate the wheel about the axle, and a controller responsive to the operator initially moving the vehicle either in a forward or reverse direction to actuate the electromagnetic drive assembly to continue to drive the wheel in the selected direction.

Abstract: A device for at least partially driving a vehicle, such as a golf buggy, a trolley, or a parcel carrier, which is adapted to be pushed or pulled by an operator in a forward or a reverse direction. The device comprises a wheel adapted to rotate about an axle of the vehicle, the wheel having an internal chamber; and an electromagnetic assembly located in the chamber operable to provide drive for the vehicle.