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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Israeli startup EVR Motors has partnered with India’s EKA Mobility, an electric vehicles and technology company, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited, to design small, lightweight electric motors for their e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in India. EVR will support the setup of EKA’s assembly line.

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JULY 6, 2022

The automotive supplier MAHLE has developed what it says is the most durable electric motor available: the superior continuous torque (SCT) E-motor. The traction motor can run indefinitely with high performance due to its new cooling concept. Building large electric motors that deliver short-term high performance is easy.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

ZF has developed an electric motor which does not require magnets. In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) already available today, ZF’s I 2 SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

Nidec Corporation announced that its in-wheel motor has been adopted for the first time for ???01(Huan Nidec’s in-wheel motor for electric motorcycles (maximum output: 48V/2.8kW) adopted for???01(Huan 01(Huan Dian Shou 01), an electric motorcycle released by Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. in October 2021. 01(Huan Dian Shou 01)’s rear wheel.

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MARCH 22, 2023

China-based Dongfeng Motor (DFM) has launched two new passenger cars powered by ProteanDrive Pd18 in-wheel motors. Unveiled at the event was the E70, the world’s first fully homologated passenger car equipped with ProteanDrive, alongside the Voyah Zhuiguang, a luxury sedan built on a new vehicle platform using in-wheel-motors.

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APRIL 7, 2021

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has become a direct shareholder in EODev ( Energy Observer Developments ). EODev—along with its partners—is positioning itself as a leading European designer, assembler and distributor zero-emission energy systems on an industrial scale. Earlier post.)

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MAY 25, 2021

Hyundai Motor Company released images of its newly upgraded XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world’s first mass-produced, heavy-duty truck powered by hydrogen. The upgraded heavy-duty XCIENT features design and performance updates. The 350-kW e-motor with maximum torque of 2,237 N·m further enables dynamic driving performance.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Hyundai Motor Company revealed SEVEN, the new sport utility electric vehicle (SUEV) concept at AutoMobility LA. SEVEN concept is built upon Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), a dedicated BEV architecture. SEVEN’s wheelbase reaches 3.2

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MARCH 28, 2023

Schaeffler has begun production of its electric wheel hub motors; three manufacturers of compact municipal vehicles are gearing up to incorporate the motors into their production lines in the coming months. This compact design envelope frees up space elsewhere in the vehicle.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Wright Electric has begun testing its 2 MW (~2,700 horsepower) motor for electric and hydrogen aircraft. It’s the largest propulsive aerospace motor in existence to the company’s knowledge—about 2x larger than other propulsive motors in testing. Wright 2MW Aerospace Motor (with Coke can for size reference).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Atlis Motor Vehicles (Atlis), a vertically integrated start-up EV company developing an electric work truck and the batteries and motors to drive it, signed a collaborative agreement with ArcelorMittal, the leading producer of automotive steels, to help speed its product development. —Mark Hanchett, CEO of Atlis Motor Vehicles.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group will collaborate with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) jointly to research and develop an advanced fuel for an ultra lean-burn, spark-ignition engine that aims to lower the overall carbon dioxide emissions of a vehicle.

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APRIL 7, 2025

General Motors is using an all-electric Corvette to draw attention to its new UK design studio in Royal Leamington Spa, outside of Birmingham. General Motors said the site uses both digital and traditional clay models. Thankfully, the overused terminology doesnt prevent the UK design team from designing a handsome vehicle.

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MAY 21, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) entered into an agreement with the State of Georgia to build its first dedicated full electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in the US. Non-affiliated Hyundai Motor Group suppliers will invest approximately another $1 billion in the project.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density. This reduces weight and allows for a more compact design. Due to the use of I-pin bar winding, the motor’s efficiency, compactness, and level of automation in production can be further improved. These increase efficiency, and thus also range.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are reorganizing their joint research and development (R&D) organization to be able to respond flexibly to the rapidly changing global automotive industry, advance the transition to electrification and accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

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OCTOBER 8, 2022

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, launched the newest member of its EV family this past week: the Tiago.ev. Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, Tiago.ev Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, Tiago.ev —Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.,

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Sacrilege Motors, a bespoke performance, restoration and electric-conversion studio, is partnering with UK-based powertrain supplier Fellten , a designer and manufacturer of systems used in converting classic cars into electric vehicles. 370 kW Tesla motor, single-speed gearbox with 0-60 in 4.5 CCS fast recharging.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Nidec Leroy-Somer has signed an agreement with Airbus to develop an electric motor for Airbus’ hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine prototype, as part of Airbus’ ambition to bring the first zero-emission commercial aircraft to market by 2035. Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

MARCH 2, 2025

Tesla’s Senior Design Executive Franz von Holzhausen was interviewed in the 500th episode of the Ride the Lightning podcast over the weekend, talking about topics from the new Model Y Performance to Optimus, and even sharing how what has kept him coming back for over 16 years.

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MAY 29, 2020

It is also suited for use in clean-sheet electric aircraft designs as a stand alone propulsion or as part of a larger multi-motor aircraft. The motor is designed to provide the required torque and power turning at only 1900 RPM, the same speed as the propeller. Replaceable motor mounting points. air density.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Invented and designed for the next generation of electric vehicles, the Ingear features a simple and durable design that enables a more efficient powertrain, with extended range, at lower cost. The Ingear’s patented geometry keeps the motor and wheels in sync, enabling continuous torque flow throughout the shift process.

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MARCH 24, 2021

Produced by Lightning eMotors, a designer and manufacturer of elelctric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the new electric vehicles are highly durable and capable of achieving 61 MPGe, compared to 13 MPG for similar gasoline-powered vans.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

Aircraft manufacturers designing “More Electric Aircraft” (MEA) are looking to convert the flight control systems from hydraulic to electric to reduce weight and design complexities. Offering a compact design and low weight and profile, these high-reliability power devices help reduce the size and weight of MEAs.

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Charged EVs

MARCH 6, 2025

Taking the EV skateboard chassis to another level The so-called skateboard chassis is a staple of modern EV design. REE Automotive has taken this concept a step further by packaging the motor, steering, suspension and brakes into an independent module called a REEcorner that can be placed at any desired position on the skateboard platform.

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JULY 30, 2021

Surging global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and other motorized devices has highlighted global dependency on the unsustainably-produced rare earth materials currently required for the magnets needed in electric drivetrains and motors. The company’s second-generation magnet will offer a magnetic field strength of 1.5 Background.

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JULY 15, 2022

RN22e offers racetrack-ready performance by refining and optimizing Hyundai’s market-leading E-GMP and packaging it in an IONIQ 6-based streamliner design. By adapting IONIQ 6’s streamliner design, RN22e will leverage the new EV’s aerodynamic features. Motor total max power. Motor total max torque. Battery capacity.

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JANUARY 3, 2021

Hydrogen fuel cells have very different design considerations, so we knew we had to come up with a unique approach. The pod configuration features six standalone turboprop motors based on a distributed hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system and removable fixtures for quick assembly and disassembly. Electric motors. Fuel cells.

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EV Central

MARCH 19, 2025

Commercial vehicle and ute-maker JAC is normally linked with diesel power, but at the April 5-6 Melbourne motor show it will focus on EVs by showing off for the first time in Australia the electric version of its T9 ute and the DE-FINE concept car. JAC DE-FINE concept. It can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 8.5 JAC DE-FINE concept.

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MARCH 7, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company held a digital world premiere to unveil the new upscaled KONA in the B-SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant (EV) that offers advanced safety and convenience features and class-leading range. Compared to the previous generation KONA, the new model has unique proportions with increased dimensions.

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JUNE 22, 2023

specifically designed to conquer the mountain and showcase the extreme limits of electric power. A 6-phase motor is designed to have six separate windings or phases in the stator. (A A 6-phase motor is designed to have six separate windings or phases in the stator. The SuperVan 4.2,

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

have developed a compact, lightweight direct-drive system for EVs, combining the motor, inverter, and brake into a single unit. A Halbach array is a magnetic array in which the orientation of the N pole of each magnet is rotated 90 degrees to create high-density magnetic flux at each of the magnetic poles of a motor.). Hitachi, Ltd.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gas engine with two motor-generators through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission. A new compact high-output/low-loss drive motor for the transaxle/motor uses a redesigned magnet and electromagnetic steel plate configuration, with two additional magnets for increased output.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A dual bearing design enables service without removing the engine and eliminates time-consuming shimming procedures. It houses the evaporative-cooled modular IGBTs and motor controls. IGBTs: Caterpillar’s modular design IGBTs deliver maximum AC drive system efficiency through high voltage and lower current.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Toyota Texas, TMMTX) has started production for the all-new, all-hybrid 2023 Toyota Sequoia. The i-FORCE MAX powertrain features a unique motor generator within the bell housing between the twin-turbo engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Cummins and Tata Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design and development of low- and zero-emission propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India, including hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H2ICE), fuel cells (FC), and battery electric vehicle (BEV) systems.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

The e-drive system, comprising an e-motor and inverter, provides the sufficient power and torque while reducing complexity, weight, and cost. —Jörg Trampler, program director, Electrified Powertrain Technology, ZF Group.

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