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Proterial prototypes 100 kW motor using ferrite magnets

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Proterial (formerly Hitachi Metals, earlier post ) announced that by optimizing the design of a motor that uses proprietary high-performance ferrite magnet NMF-15 (ferrite magnet motor), it is possible to obtain the same level of output as an xEV drive motor that uses neodymium magnets. Rotor with ferrite magnets.

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BMW i Ventures co-leads investment in radial-flux dual-rotor motor technology: DeepDrive

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DeepDrive has developed a cost- and resource-efficient dual-rotor motor, extending the range of electric vehicles. The company is also backed by automotive industry veteran Dr. Exploded in-wheel drive configuration of DeepDrive dual-rotor motor. The motor can be installed in any vehicle as a central drive or as an in-wheel drive.

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How have our expenditures on motor vehicles changed during the pandemic?

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In this study, I examined the relative expenditures on motor vehicles in the United States from March through June 2020—the first four months of the current pandemic. That was followed by analogous comparisons for the sales at motor vehicle dealers. Motor vehicle dealer sales, relative to February 2020.

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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD gets minor price increase

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Just weeks after its initial release in North America, the upgraded Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All wheel Drive (AWD) has seen a minor price increase. Apart from the Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD, the vehicle is also available in Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) trim. Previously, the vehicle was priced at $45,990 before options.

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Tesla vs Jaguar vs Audi battery pack comparison reveals stark differences

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He also compared the battery packs of prominent electric vehicles in the market, including the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. There’s a lot of other things that you can do between efficiencies in the vehicle, in the motors, in the gearboxes, and the aerodynamics of the vehicle to help with range.

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Mercedes Benz GLS vs BMW X7 vs Audi Q8: Price and specification comparison

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The luxury car market in India is witnessing a surge in demand and sales. As the newly launched flagship Mercedes-Benz SUV is ready to take on its rivals, here is a price and specification comparison between Mercedes-Benz GLS , Audi Q8 and BMW X7. litre six-cylinder motor that pumps out 335 bhp peak power and 700 Nm of maximum torque.

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Cadillac Lyriq vs Ford Mach-E vs Tesla Model Y: Features, price, and tech comparison

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GM has entered the premium all-electric crossover SUV market, and its flagship vehicle is the rather eye-catching Cadillac Lyriq. Poised to hit the roads in the first half of 2022, the Lyriq will be entering an market already saturated by formidable opponents like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the best-selling Tesla Model Y. .

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