Berlin-based start-up Vaionic is currently developing an axial flux motor with a design that allows flexible stacking of several stator and rotor disks, making it easily scalable in terms of power and torque. A high level of standardization in both product and process enables this topology to be used in a wide range of applications at low cost.
The discussion about axial flux motors as a drive topology for electric vehicles has recently intensified following the takeover of the British company Yasa by German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. The topology’s main advantages are its high power density and short axial length, which allows the motor to be positioned in the wheel. The high torques that are possible with axial flux motors also offer potential, especially for use in heavy-duty and commercial vehicles.
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