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IDTechEx: motors with oil cooling became the dominant form in the electric car market in 1H 2022

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In the first half of 2022, motors with oil cooling became the dominant form in the electric car market, taking 50% market share, according to a report from IDTechEx. IDTechEx is predicting oil to gain an even greater market share with purely water jacket-cooled motors remaining in a significant way.

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Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept features new YASA axial-flux motor, new battery concept

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Its technical highlights include the extremely powerful and highly efficient axial-flux motor developed by electric motor specialist YASA. YASA axial flux electric motor (left) compared to common radial flux motor (right). In a radial-flux motor, the flow runs perpendicular to the rotational axis.

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

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liter V12 mid-mounted engine is complemented by three electric motors, one of which is integrated into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox. In what has been the transmission tunnel since the days of the Countach, there is a lithium-ion battery instead, which powers the electric motors.

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Equipmake unveils advanced high-power-dense e-axle for performance electric cars

Electric Cars Report

UK-based automotive electrification specialist Equipmake launched the Ampere-220 e-axle: a compact, lightweight, high-power electric drive system for manufacturers of high-performance electric vehicles.

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Proton Motors receives two orders for total of 33 HyModule S8 units

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Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH has received two new orders for the HyModule S8 hydrogen fuel cell system. Taking into account previous orders, GKN Hydrogen has now ordered 46 HyModule S8 units in total from Proton Motor. Taking into account previous orders, GKN Hydrogen has now ordered 46 HyModule S8 units in total from Proton Motor.

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Renault Group inaugurates new production line for electric motors at Cléon plant

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The Renault Group inaugurated the new “ePT-160kW” electric motor production line at its plant in Cléon. Renault Group has invested €620 million since 2018 at the Cléon site to industrialize the group’s motors for 100% electric and hybrid vehicles.

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2025 Ferrari electric car to be true to the brand, right down to its soundtrack

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Ferrari says its first electric car will stay true to the brand and deliver a thoroughly Italian soundtrack. Due in 2025, the yet-to-be-revealed Ferrari EV – the first all-electric car from the Italian supercar maker – is a bold step for the brand. You want to have fast, agile, fun car to drive.”

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