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Alternatives to permanent magnet motors in EV traction applications

Charged EVs

In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor , or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture.

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A closer look at axial flux motors

Charged EVs

In Issue 49, we reviewed some of the more promising advancements in materials and construction techniques for EV traction motors , one of which—the axial flux design—will be the focus of this article. What really changed the situation for axial flux motors were advancements in both permanent magnets and composite materials.

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2025 Volvo EX90 review: Does this seven-seat electric SUV have what it takes to tempt buyers out of a BMW X5 or Audi Q7?

EV Central

The Volvo EX90 has a distinctive Swedish flavour 2025 Volvo EX90 price and equipment Like that car, the EX90 won’t be cheap, although it’s likely to undercut its Polestar equivalent. The EX90 will initially be offered as a Twin Motor or a Twin Motor Performance, the latter making 380kW and 910Nm for 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.9

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Cheap, Easy, and Underutilized Online Communication for Nonprofits

Green Car Congress

The EV is driven by an electric motor integrated in the front engine compartment with a maximum power output of 85 kW (115 PS, 112 hp) and a continuous power output of 50 kW (69 PS, 67 hp), with 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) torque, powered by a 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Look out Tesla Model Y? 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms

EV Central

READ MORE: India’s Mahindra plans Aussie electric vehicle assault with batteries from China’s BYD READ MORE: There is one cheap Chinese electric vehicle that’s not quite there yet…. Full details are still en route, but the Seal U is setup for DC fast charging, and will arrive with V2L (vehicle-to-load) capability.

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Special 2024 MG 4 XPower review: Brand’s first homegrown hero scores local upgrades that deliver China’s most scorching electric hot hatch

EV Central

Like the regular Xpower, you’re still using a dual-motor powertrain that delivers 300kW/600Nm, and which promises to clip 100km/h in less than four seconds. When it comes time to charge, the XPower will take 140kW DC charging. Again, that’s supercar-levels of performance, delivered via a relatively cheap, city-friendly EV.

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China’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter arrives in Australia: AWD BYD Seal preps for launch in Sydney

EV Central

While either model is rapid – the 230kW RWD will clip 100km/h in just 5.9s – it’s the AWD version that will steal the headlines, with its 390kW dual-motor setup capable of knocking off the sprint to 100km/h in just 3.8 BYD says the RWD model will deliver 570kms on the WLTP cycle, while the AWD trims that slightly to 520kms.

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