Together with several industrial partners such as Wafios and Trumpf, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University is currently investigating the potential of aluminum as an alternative, cost-effective conductor material for electric motor components. Following typical mechanisms in the automotive industry, the cost pressure on electric motors is likely

Together with project partners VTT, Siemens, Stellantis and Gemmate Technologies, Norwegian company Elkem has developed a soft magnetic powder for the production of electric motor stators. According to the manufacturer, the powder is based on silicon steel mixed with additives, is processed using powder bed fusion and is easy to magnetize and demagnetize. The innovation

A consortium led by Schaeffler and the Fraunhofer Institute IPA is working on the REASSERT project to develop an electric motor prototype that can be easily disassembled and therefore is suitable for the circular economy. By enabling a second utilisation phase of the electric motor and the materials used in it, the overarching goal is

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Aurora, Ontario, Canadian automotive parts manufacturer Magna International has presented its next-generation 800-volt drive concept which combines several innovative technologies. At the presentation of its “eDrive” at the world’s largest and most important technology event, the company claimed that it had reduced the weight by 75 kilograms compared

Duxion Motors is testing its patented eJet motor for electric aviation at low and high speeds. The eJet motor utilises permanent magnet technology and a new hybrid cooling system to achieve a better power-to-weight ratio for the electrification of jet aircraft. The integrated ducted fan system supplements the liquid cooling system with active convection cooling

Hyundai Motor and Kia have presented a jointly developed wheel-hub motor concept that is suitable for both passenger cars and shuttle vehicles. The technology is also intended to allow use as a skateboard platform, serving as the basis for different body types. Compact electric motor close to the wheel As with other wheel hub concepts,

Automotive supplier Continental and Munich-based start-up DeepDrive have founded a joint venture to develop an innovative wheel hub drive with an integrated brake. The aim is to meet the challenges of weight, costs, resource-saving use of materials, and installation space requirements in the design of drives for current electric vehicles. Working as central drive and

Electric motors play a key role in the mobility transition due to their high efficiency and zero emissions during operation. However, their weight, the installation space required to accommodate them, and, above all, their energy consumption have a significant impact on the ecological footprint of a vehicle. A decisive factor for the efficiency of an