| 摘要 |
<p>An electric transaxle according to the invention comprises a transaxle casing, an electric motor, an axle, a gear mechanism, first and second fluid sumps, and first and second fluid introduction passages. The axle is supported by the transaxle casing. The gear mechanism is disposed in the transaxle casing so as to transmit power from the electric motor to the axle. The first fluid sump is provided in the transaxle casing, and at least a part of the gear mechanism is submerged in the first fluid sump. Fluid of the first fluid sump raised by driving the gear mechanism is supplied to the second fluid sump. The first fluid introduction passage introduces the fluid raised from the first fluid sump to the second fluid sump when the axle is rotated in a forward traveling direction. The second fluid introduction passage introduces the fluid raised from the first fluid sump to the second fluid sump when the axle is rotated in a backward traveling direction.</p> |
