Customizable chassis module with integrated related functions

An end module for assembly on a vehicle body comprising:

• at least two wheels;
• a frame having connection points for removably securing the end module to the vehicle body;
• a drive system connected to the wheels and capable of providing torque to drive the wheels, wherein the drive system includes at least a drive controller for controlling an electric motor and an inverter to drive the wheels;
• a brake system connected to the wheels having a brake controller, an actuator and at least one wheel brake located at each wheel, wherein the brake controller is capable of determining a desired braking action and actuating the actuator apply the wheel brakes to slow rotation of the wheels;
• a suspension system located between the frame and the at least two wheels, wherein the suspension system provides shock absorption and damping to the frame and vehicle body relative to the wheels;
• a steering system connected to each of the at least two wheels, wherein the steering system having a steering controller capable of providing a steering input for each of the at least two wheels;
• and
• a communication system having a communications module, wherein the communication system is capable of communicating from at least one of the drive controller, brake controller, and steering controller of the end module with one of:
• another end module, a vehicle controller;
• an autonomous drive controller;
• another vehicle, infrastructure, and a wireless data server.