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Pitt partners with Powdermet to develop rare-earth-free electric motor with MnBi permanent magnets

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a nanomaterials and advanced materials research and development company in Ohio, to develop a rare-earth-mineral-free electric motor. Most electric motors for electric vehicles rely on permanent magnets made with rare-earth metals, which are a limited resource. Polikarpov, E.; Darsell, J.; Kramer, Matthew J.;

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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

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After a decade-long project that saw changes in approach, multiple delays, staff changes, planning and replanning, and conflicting reports, Apple’s Titan autonomous electric car project is dead. Let’s start at the beginning, in 2014. In the latter portion of 2014 the project was approved by CEO Tim Cook.

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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

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The electric driveline system from Volvo Penta also includes the complete high voltage system—electric motors, gearboxes, inverters, junction boxes and cabling. The concept machine is powered entirely by two Volvo Penta batteries, matched to the duty cycle of the excavator, which fit neatly into the existing engine bay.

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First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

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The new electric car brand Aion S—recently unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2018 by GAC NE, GAC MOTOR’s new energy vehicle arm—will be the first line of cars to adopt Nidec’s fully integrated traction motor system (E-Axle) ( earlier post ). A modified 87 kg version of this basic integrated system will power the Aion S.

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Hyundai Motor Group affiliates to join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewable energy use

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Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced that five key affiliate companies, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, will join Climate Group’s RE100 , a global initiative committed to moving toward 100% renewable energy. Hyundai Motor and Kia, along with Hyundai Mobis Co., Hyundai Wia and Hyundai Transys Inc.,

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Testing The Health Of Motor Windings — Is It Being Done On The Fly In Current EVs?

CleanTechnica EVs

In March 2014 my friend Steen Carlsen who is a power electronics engineer wrote a paper in which he wished. continued] The post Testing The Health Of Motor Windings — Is It Being Done On The Fly In Current EVs? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Kia enhances 2014 Optima Hybrid

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Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the 2014 Optima Hybrid mid-size sedan at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The 2014 Optima Hybrid builds upon the advancements of its gasoline-powered sibling, which went on sale in late-fall of last year. l/100 km), while the EX model delivers an EPA estimated 35/39/37 (6.7, l/100km). .

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