<p>Drive assemblies for electric devices, such as vehicles, include an electric motor that includes a rotor assembly and a stator assembly positioned within the rotor assembly. The stator assembly is fixed to a stationary axle and includes a pole and a coil around the pole. The rotor assembly is supported on the fixed stationary axle by bearings. The rotor assembly includes a housing to which a plurality of magnets are attached. A drive mechanism, such as a sprocket, pulley or gear is provided on the housing of the rotor assembly and rotates with the housing.</p>
