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ZF develops compact, competitive magnet-free electric motor: In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor

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In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) already available today, ZF’s I 2 SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft. ZF has developed an electric motor which does not require magnets.

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

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Elroy Air unveils Chaparral autonomous, hybrid-electric VTOL cargo aircraft; agreements for >500 units

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Elroy Air, a company developing the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system, unveiled its pre-production Chaparral aircraft. The company has secured agreements for more than 500 aircraft from commercial, defense and humanitarian customers amounting to more than $1 billion in aircraft demand.

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GM Ventures invests in nano-structured steel alloys company NanoSteel; potential for light-weighting

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General Motors Ventures LLC has invested in NanoSteel Company, a developer of proprietary nano-structured steel material. NanoSteel’s new AHSS sheet designs are the first to arrive inside the automotive industry’s desired material target. Terms of the GM Ventures investment were not disclosed. Click to enlarge.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ongoing technological and manufacturing breakthroughs will drive costs even lower, the company said. Motors designed in-house will support front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and performance all-wheel drive applications. Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging.

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VinFast and Electrify America announce charging agreement and mobile app integration for electric vehicles

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Combined with Electrify America’s ultra-fast charging technology—including 150kW and 350kW chargers, the fastest speeds available today—VinFast owners can feel confident taking their vehicles on long road trips and daily driving needs.

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Lucid updates Air Grand Touring to boast its range with faster charging

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Here are the three improvements Lucid made to the Air Grand Touring to make it one of the most well-rounded options in the company’s lineup: Heat Pump for Outstanding Range Tesla first established the crucial nature of the heat pump in electric vehicles. This will help drivers realize more range in cold settings.

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