Electric motor selection often starts with datasheet ratings like peak power, torque, and speed range. These values are required for design, but they aren't sufficient on their own. In an electrified or hybrid platform, the motor doesn't operate in … [Read more...]
New Titan rare-earth-free motor for heavy-duty EVs
Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has developed Titan, a new heavy-duty electric motor that expands the company’s HDRM range for commercial vehicle applications. Titan is the largest and highest-torque motor in the HDRM family and is designed for … [Read more...]
Q&A: How GaN can improve EV power architectures
Gallium nitride (GaN) is moving into higher-power electric vehicle (EV) applications as engineers look for ways to improve power-conversion efficiency and reduce the size of vehicle power electronics. While GaN is already established in lower-power … [Read more...]
New project aims to scale axial-flux motor production
Turntide Technologies has secured funding for an 18-month project aimed at expanding production of its axial-flux electric motors through increased automation and manufacturing development. The £17 million Project SUPREME will focus on production … [Read more...]
Part I: Why rare-earth-free EV motors are difficult to build
To understand the modern electric vehicle (EV), it helps to look beyond the touchscreen dashboard, the battery skateboard, and the software updates delivered over the air. Deep inside the powertrain is a component that has changed relatively little … [Read more...]
Compact drive module simplifies electric vehicle propulsion
BorgWarner has secured a new program with a global automaker for its next-generation integrated drive module, with production expected to begin in 2027. The three-in-one coaxial system combines an electric motor, gearbox, and GenIV inverter in a … [Read more...]
How do engineers validate EV motors and inverters under representative duty cycles?
Motor inverter validation under representative duty cycles requires more than a steady-state load test. A drivetrain in service faces rapid torque swings, regenerative braking transients, and thermal cycling that a constant-load bench cannot … [Read more...]
ORNL motor drive design reduces stress in electric drive systems
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed an electric motor drive design intended to reduce electrical stress in high-power propulsion systems, including heavy-duty trucks, aircraft, and marine vessels. High-power … [Read more...]
Researchers use AI to study magnetic loss in electric motor materials
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have developed an AI-powered physics model that could help improve understanding of magnetic energy loss in electric motor materials, a factor that affects motor efficiency in electric vehicles (EVs) and … [Read more...]
New refining partnership advances rare earth supply chains for EV motors
Nth Cycle and Ionic Rare Earths Limited (IonicRE) have signed a joint development and licensing agreement focused on rare earth recycling and refining technologies intended to strengthen North American and Western supply chains for electric motors … [Read more...]
Hirect expands copper processing capabilities for EV traction motor applications
Hirect announced the commercial availability of its copper conductor product line at CWIEME 2026 in Berlin. The portfolio includes Continuously Transposed Conductors (CTC), Paper Insulated Copper Conductors (PICC), and Enameled Paper … [Read more...]
BorgWarner advances e-motor design with S-winding and hairpin technologies
BorgWarner has secured multiple electric motor (eMotor) program awards with OEMs, supporting battery electric and hybrid vehicle applications. The programs focus on stator and motor technologies designed to improve power density, efficiency, and … [Read more...]
Q&A: Rare earth recovery from EV motors and its role in supply chain resilience
Electric vehicle (EV) traction motors rely on rare earth elements to achieve high power density and efficiency, particularly in permanent-magnet designs. As these systems become more widely deployed, attention is turning to how end-of-life motors can … [Read more...]
Turntide expands axial flux motors for EVs and hybrids
Turntide Technologies has expanded its axial flux motor portfolio with AF300 and AF400 models in single and double-stacked configurations for hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) applications, as well as other electrified equipment. The AF300 is … [Read more...]
Optimizing EV motor design with advanced materials and AI
Electric vehicle (EV) motor design continues to evolve as manufacturers target higher power density, greater efficiency, and seamless system integration. This article reviews optimization strategies for EV motors, focusing on material innovations, … [Read more...]
Cyclic Materials to expand rare earth recycling operations in South Carolina
Cyclic Materials, an advanced recycling company focused on rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical materials, announced plans to invest more than USD $82 million to establish a rare earth recycling campus in McBee, South Carolina. The site … [Read more...]