Century Lithium Corp. has reported positive results from its ongoing test work on the recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from primary lithium leach solutions generated from its 100%-owned Angel Island lithium project in Nevada. Initial testing … [Read more...]
YASA reports new power density benchmark for its axial flux motor
YASA, a developer of axial flux electric motors, has reported a new internal power density benchmark for its latest prototype design. Earlier in the summer, the company recorded 550 kW (738 bhp) from a 13-kg version of its axial flux prototype … [Read more...]
Supplying rare earth materials for EV motors
Noveon Magnetics and Solvay announced the execution of a supply agreement for light and heavy rare earth materials, which are critical for high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) traction motors and other electrified systems. Under the agreement, … [Read more...]
The pros and cons of the four main EV motor configurations
Electric vehicles (EVs) come in various horsepower ranges, and every EV model released is meant to satisfy a particular application. The applications can start from basic utility to sports utility or medium-duty applications. As such, the motor … [Read more...]
How integration is reshaping EV propulsion systems
In an electric vehicle (EV), the e-propulsion architecture converts stored electrical energy into mechanical motion through a coordinated network of power-electronics, electric machines, and drivetrain components. Increasingly, automakers are … [Read more...]
BorgWarner receives R&D 100 Award for breakthrough e-motor collaboration
BorgWarner, a global provider of sustainable mobility solutions, has won an R&D 100 Award in partnership with the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The R&D 100 Awards, hosted annually by R&D World magazine since … [Read more...]
Scaling rare-earth-free magnet manufacturing in Minnesota
Niron Magnetics, a manufacturer of high-performance Iron Nitride permanent magnets made without rare earth elements, announced an expanded partnership with the City of Sartell to build its first full-scale production facility. The project supports … [Read more...]
BorgWarner expanding electrification with 7-in-1 Integrated Drive Module
BorgWarner has secured a contract to supply its 7-in-1 Integrated Drive Module (iDM) to a top Chinese automaker. The system, designed for a hybrid SUV platform, integrates multiple electric propulsion functions into a single compact unit to improve … [Read more...]
Deep-sea nodule refining initiative to strengthen US EV supply chain
Aqua Metals, Inc., a developer of sustainable battery metals recycling and refining technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MOBY Robotics Inc. to evaluate environmentally responsible refining of deep-sea polymetallic … [Read more...]
Developing rare-earth-free electric motors
Niron Magnetics has announced a collaboration with Stellantis to develop a new generation of electric motor designs for automotive use using magnets free of rare-earth elements. The project builds on Stellantis Ventures’ 2023 investment in Niron … [Read more...]
New software-defined electric motor is rare-earth-free
Tau recently showcased the validation of its new electric motor technology during Climate Week 2025 at a Columbia University symposium on energy innovation. The machine, called Gamma, is a software-defined motor built on a technology stack of … [Read more...]
Ford and CVE improve production of electric motor stators
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) and Ford have successfully completed the Innovate UK–funded EB-eDrive project, demonstrating that electron beam welding (EBW) can improve the manufacture of electric motor stators and strengthen the repeatability of … [Read more...]
New inverter technology advances motor control for EVs
izmomicro, a division of izmo Ltd., has introduced a galvanic isolated hex-bridge inverter with integrated controller and drivers for three-phase Servo/BLDC motors. The system is designed for applications requiring compact, efficient, and safe motor … [Read more...]
US-produced rare earth oxides validated for EV motors
Energy Fuels announced that high-purity neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) oxide produced at its White Mesa Mill in Utah has been successfully manufactured into commercial-scale rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs). The work was completed by South … [Read more...]
Collaboration to advance US rare earth magnet security
Energy Fuels Inc., a US producer of rare earth element oxides, and Vulcan Elements, an American manufacturer of rare earth permanent magnets, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets … [Read more...]
Q&A: How electrification is redefining motor design for heavy-duty EV applications
Electric motors are at the heart of the electric vehicle (EV) powertrain, and their design choices directly influence efficiency, durability, and performance across vehicle types. For heavy-duty applications, such as commercial trucks to … [Read more...]