A driving unit for use with a rolling vehicle is provided containing a first
and
second motor mechanically coupled to two wheels via a transmission unit which is
pivotable about the steering axis of the driving unit and adapted to establish
a driving relationship between the first motor and one wheel of the unit and for
establishing a driving relationship between the second motor and a second wheel
of the unit. The coupling between the first motor and second motor and the transmission
unit allows the transmission unit to pivot about the steering axis without causing
a corresponding pivotal movement of the platform on which the first motor and the
second motor are fixedly mounted, while allowing the first motor and the second
motor to transmit power to their respective wheels. Various transmission units
for use in these driving units are provided as well as rolling vehicles containing
such units.