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BMW’s hybrid motor design seeks to deliver high efficiency and power density with lower rare earth use

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Notably, in its first experimental dip into electrical vehicles with the Mini-E, BMW also used an AC induction motor, provided by AC Propulsion. However, the cost of permanent magnet materials is an issue, as is the potential for thermal damage to the magnets. BMW’s approach.

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