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How 3D Printing Can Disrupt the EV Sector

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The components of an electric car differ significantly from those of an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. The advancement of sand 3D printing technologies to improve the capabilities of the old casting industry may become more widespread as it can handle high throughput manufacturing as required by the automobile industry.

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

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They've been a boon to hard-working delivery persons during the pandemic (and their impatient customers), and commuters who don't care to be a sweaty mess when they arrive. Industry analysts expect that uptick in adoption to continue. Hub motors are relatively affordable, low-maintenance, mass produced by the millions.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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President Biden says his EV policies will result in “one million new jobs in the American automobile industry. The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable. One million.”. Neither does the U.S.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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Unlike internal combustion engines, electric motors yield their maximum torque at extremely low rpms, practically from the starting position. The German Automobile Industry Association is working together with automotive manufacturers on uniform cell standards, Audi said. Six integrated sensors monitor the heat build-up.

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