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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Materials Recycling and Resource Strategies (IWKS) in Germany have developed a new recycling method for spent magnets that are used in electric motors. Until now, such magnets were produced under expensive and environmentally harmful conditions and were rarely recycled. The new process makes it possible to produce magnets […]

Polestar from Sweden is expanding its focus beyond battery recycling to include the recycling of electric motors due to their significant environmental impact. Together with its US partner Cyclic Materials, the Volvo subsidiary is striving for a closed cycle for rare-earth materials in electric motors. Focus on 100% recycled materials in e-motors These elements, which

Researchers at TU Bergakademie Freiberg in Germany have developed a technology which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to disassemble electric motors for recycling and recognize reusable components. The process aims to recover strategic raw materials contained in electric motors, such as the rare-earth metal neodymium. Current recycling methods are not yet able to extract these raw

British technology company “GKN Automotive” is participating in a European research project to develop cost-effective and efficient permanent-magnet electric motors. The machines will have high power density and are intended for next-generation electric vehicles. The aim of the project is to implement a new design concept with innovative construction and material solutions for electric motors.