<p>A motor traction assembly (2) for a light duty vehicle chassis (3) adaptable for electric traction, in accordance with the invention includes a rotatable wheel (4). The light duty vehicle any automotive car or truck marketed toward and typically used by consumers generally. The light duty vehicle adaptable for electric traction may include vehicles with an electric battery power supply, a fuel cell, or hybrid combinations of a fuel cell, an electric battery power supply or an internal combustion engine. A tire (6) is attached to the wheel (4). The wheel (4) has a radially outer tire support portion (8) and a radially inner hub support portion (10). The radially outer tire support portion (8) and the radially inner hub support portion (10) are cooperatively configured to define a wheel cavity (12) that is axially inwardly open with respect to the vehicle chassis (3) and has a inner wheel parameter (14) and an outer wheel parameter (16). The wheel has an inner side (11).</p>
