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General Lordstown Motors Teams Up With In-Wheel Motor Specialist Elaphe

Lordstown Motors Teams Up With In-Wheel Motor Specialist Elaphe

Elaphe's L-1500 Endurance in-wheel motors will be produced by Lordstown Motors in Ohio.
By Mark Kane 12 May 2020
General Equipmake Teams With HiETA To Create World’s Most Power Dense Motor

Equipmake Teams With HiETA To Create World’s Most Power Dense Motor

At more than 20 kW per kg, the electric motor for a typical car will weigh less than 10 kg.
By Mark Kane 04 March 2020
Industry Outlook The Average xEV Power Increased To Almost 160 kW

The Average xEV Power Increased To Almost 160 kW

Not only average battery capacity, but also power output is growing.
By Mark Kane 29 February 2020
Range / Efficiency Magna Presents New e4 EV Technology Demonstrator

Magna Presents New e4 EV Technology Demonstrator

The Magna e4 can go up to 120 km (75 miles) more "than current production models," aka the Jaguar I-PACE.
By Mark Kane 27 February 2020
General Volkswagen Shows Off 1-Speed Gearbox For MEB-Based EVs

Volkswagen Shows Off 1-Speed Gearbox For MEB-Based EVs

Volkswagen opts for a two-stage, single-speed transmission for electric motors with a maximum speed of 16,000 rpm.
By Mark Kane 26 February 2020
Official Nidec Adds 2 New Traction Motor Systems: 10 Million Units Ordered

Nidec Adds 2 New Traction Motor Systems: 10 Million Units Ordered

Nidec has shown two new e-axles and boasts more than 10 million units in orders from OEMs
By Mark Kane 14 February 2020
Manufacturing / Production Nidec To Invest $1.8 Billion In Three Electric Motor Plants For EVs

Nidec To Invest $1.8 Billion In Three Electric Motor Plants For EVs

Three new plants on three continents will supply millions of electric motors at significantly reduced prices.
By Mark Kane 12 February 2020
Corporate / Financial Nidec To Expand Its Business By Focusing On EV Powertrains

Nidec To Expand Its Business By Focusing On EV Powertrains

Nidec outlined a bold expansion plan in the EV powertrain segment to triple its sales.
By Mark Kane 01 February 2020
Official GKN To Develop 3-in-1 eDrive Systems With Delta

GKN To Develop 3-in-1 eDrive Systems With Delta

The electrification requires further integration of drive units - electric motors, transmission and inverter in a single package.
By Mark Kane 22 January 2020
Range / Efficiency BMW 5th Generation EV & PHEV Drivetrain In Brief

BMW 5th Generation EV & PHEV Drivetrain In Brief

The next-generation toolkit is the key element for the new BEVs/PHEVs from BMW Group.
By Mark Kane 20 December 2019
Manufacturing / Production Mercedes-Benz EQ Electric Powertrains To Be Made In Untertürkheim

Mercedes-Benz EQ Electric Powertrains To Be Made In Untertürkheim

Step by step, Daimler is gearing up for the electrification.
By Mark Kane 18 December 2019
General VW ID.3 Electric Motor Is So Compact That It Fits In A Sports Bag

VW ID.3 Electric Motor Is So Compact That It Fits In A Sports Bag

From 2023 on, Volkswagen intends to produce 1.4 million of similar electric drive units annually.
By Mark Kane 14 November 2019
Industry Outlook The Average xEV Electric Motor Power Is Around 112 kW

The Average xEV Electric Motor Power Is Around 112 kW

On average, new passenger xEVs are equipped with 112 kW electric motors (the average for BEVs is higher).
By Mark Kane 11 November 2019
General Magna Developing A More Power Dense And Affordable Electric Motor

Magna Developing A More Power Dense And Affordable Electric Motor

New 125 kW electric motor to be eight times smaller and half as expensive as currently available permanent magnet motors.
By Mark Kane 02 November 2019
Range / Efficiency Delphi Introduces 800 V SiC Inverter, Secures $2.7 Billion Order

Delphi Introduces 800 V SiC Inverter, Secures $2.7 Billion Order

Delphi's 800 V silicon carbide inverters initially will be used in a new high-performance vehicle.
By Mark Kane 17 September 2019
Corporate / Financial Ferrari's Electric Motor Supplier YASA Raised $22 million

Ferrari's Electric Motor Supplier YASA Raised $22 million

With growing demand for high power density electric motors, YASA is expanding its business
By Mark Kane 17 September 2019
Official Continental Announces A Fully Integrated Axle Drive Module

Continental Announces A Fully Integrated Axle Drive Module

Continental now offers integrated drive units that are smaller and lighter than the conventional solution.
By Mark Kane 24 August 2019
Manufacturing / Production GKN Automotive Supplies Millionth eDrive System

GKN Automotive Supplies Millionth eDrive System

GKN joined the party early and didn't need to wait for a big result for too long - 1,000,000 eDrive systems sold for electrified cars speaks for itself.
By Mark Kane 29 July 2019
Manufacturing / Production Audi Expands Electric Motor Production At Győr, Hungary

Audi Expands Electric Motor Production At Győr, Hungary

Audi's plant in Győr, Hungary will produce more electric motors and a new generation of motors.
By Mark Kane 28 July 2019
Weird Protean Presents 360-Degree Electric Drive Corner In-Wheel Module

Protean Presents 360-Degree Electric Drive Corner In-Wheel Module

Protean Electric further expanded its in-wheel drive unit making it capable of 360-degree steering
By Mark Kane 22 July 2019
Corporate / Financial NEVS/Evergrande Acquire In-Wheel Motor Developer Protean Electric

NEVS/Evergrande Acquire In-Wheel Motor Developer Protean Electric

NEVS/Evergrande expands its EV competencies to in-wheel electric motors through acquisition of Protean Electric
By Mark Kane 06 June 2019
General GKN Tests BEV With 2-Speed Transmission And Torque Vectoring

GKN Tests BEV With 2-Speed Transmission And Torque Vectoring

GKN Automotive has started trials of the world-first all-electric car equipped with two-speed transmission and torque vectoring between the front wheels.
By Mark Kane 03 March 2019
BorgWarner To Supply Electric Motors For Plug-In Hybrid Truck

BorgWarner To Supply Electric Motors For Plug-In Hybrid Truck

BorgWarner happily announced that it was chosen by a major European manufacturer to supply electric motors for an upcoming plug-in hybrid truck.
By Mark Kane 22 February 2019
General YASA Announces Partnership With Global OEM

YASA Announces Partnership With Global OEM

YASA, the British manufacturer of axial-flux electric motors and controller, signed a long-term joint innovation agreement with an undisclosed global automotive manufacturer.
By Mark Kane 20 February 2019
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