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Aries 50 electric motor (Photo: Molabo)
Molabo has introduced its new Intelligent Stator Cage Drive (ISCAD) motor technology for off-highway, industrial and commercial markets.
The German company is a specialist in developing electric drives at a ‘s…
Porsche built its reputation with internal-combustion sports cars, but at the turn of the 20th century Ferdinand Porsche, whose son Ferry would later start the sports-car brand, tinkered with electric motors—including in-wheel hub motors.
The first ele…
Japanese automobile company Toyota has consistently been pushing boundaries with their innovative engine and vehicle designs. From electric hybrids to hydrogen engines, they have been leading the way for the future of engines. Now, they are not only lo…
Whether you like it or not, the electrification of cars is here to stay. While some see it as the solution to our fossil-fuel challenges, personally, I am convinced it’s part of the solution but not the sole saving grace. That said, where most EVs are…
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One of the things I like most about the Vauxhall Astra Electric is that it’s just so ordinary. An odd thing to say, I’ll admit, but hear me out.
Over the past couple of months, I’ve been driving several EVs, and I’ve noticed that most have tried to be …
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We know that cordless drills use a rechargeable battery to power an electric motor, which then converts the electrical energy into mechanical rotation to turn the drill bit in the chuck, but what if you were to turn 50 of them into an electric engine…
While the gear shift itself isn’t too bad, we weren’t fans of the large gear knob and it’s worth noting the clutch feels slightly heavier than some rivals, without making it somewhat tiring in traffic. The stop-start in our test car was a bit unpredict…
General Motors is looking at ways to add quad-motor powertrains to its electric vehicles, with a focus on performance both on and off-road.
In a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 21, 2024, and filed b…