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...]
AI-driven temperature modeling enhances EV motor efficiency
ZF has introduced an AI-driven approach to temperature estimation deep within an electric vehicle's (EV) motor, where direct measurement is typically impractical due to space, heat, or cost constraints. TempAI, uses self-learning models to estimate … [Read more...]
Low-noise electric air compressor targets EVs and fuel cell vehicles
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has unveiled its latest electrification technology, a new and advanced air compressor for commercial vehicles. The new product recently premiered at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in … [Read more...]
New high-efficiency electric drive module and battery tech
BorgWarner will showcase its latest commercial vehicle (CV) solutions at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025. The company will highlight its comprehensive portfolio of highly efficient eCV technologies, including the innovative iM-575 … [Read more...]
New axial flux motor targets EV and industrial electrification
Turntide Technologies has announced the AF430S, a new axial flux motor designed to support the electrification of industrial equipment and electric vehicles, including off-highway, marine, and premium automotive platforms. The motor is engineered to … [Read more...]
New e-motor system achieves threefold current capacity with compact design
Hyperdrives, a company dedicated to advancing electric motor technology, has chosen CISSOID's Silicon Carbide (SiC) Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) to power its revolutionary hollow conductor cooled electric motors. This collaboration aims to set new … [Read more...]
New rare earth-free motor prototype targets sustainable e-mobility
Ricardo, a global environmental and engineering consulting firm, has designed, developed, and tested a prototype electric propulsion module called Alumotor, an innovative rare earth metal-free synchronous reluctance motor to support sustainable … [Read more...]
What are the advantages of EV hairpin motors?
Hairpin motors optimize electric vehicle (EV) performance and range with flat, rectangular copper windings. Many high-performance EVs use permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) with hairpin windings to minimize energy losses and maximize power … [Read more...]
Researchers identify magnetic properties critical to advancing e-motors
Scientists have discovered the mechanisms behind the enhanced magnetic properties of a new machine-learning-identified iridium-doped iron-cobalt alloy. Why is this significant? Magnetic materials are essential to modern technology, playing a … [Read more...]
New heat-resistant adhesive for e-motor applications
Panacol-Elosol, a globally active adhesive provider, has developed Structalit 5859, a high-performance adhesive system designed for magnet bonding in electric motors. This adhesive is ideal for magnet/rotor bonding and securing magnets within pole … [Read more...]
How multiphysics simulation is advancing electric motor design
Electric motors play a vital role in the electrification of transportation systems. Along with enabling the operation of vehicles, these motors work as generators during regenerative braking. Electric motors with high power density and efficiency … [Read more...]