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Crowbar circuits: Revisiting the classic protector

Crowbar circuits have long been the go-to safeguard against overvoltage conditions, prized for their simplicity and ...

All Major EV Battery Chemistries, Explained

Here’s all you need to know about the magic that happens inside your EV battery and how it impacts range, charging and ...
Electrek

We’ve been lied to – electric bike motors CAN do regen, at least with this genius trick

The most common motor style for an electric bike is a hub motor (a motor in the center of the wheel), and we’ve all known for ...
Interesting Engineering

Electric motors are weaning off rare earths

Automakers and aerospace firms are accelerating rare-earth-free motor designs as dependence on neodymium becomes a liability.

The Secrets Behind YASA’s Extremely Power-Dense, Record-Breaking Electric Motor

This electric powertrain company out of England is putting together the most power-dense electric motors in the automotive ...
IEEE

Life Prediction of Ground-Wall Insulation Material in Electric Motors Based on Accelerated Degradation Test under Different Failure Mechanisms

Abstract: The aging and breakdown of ground-wall (GW) insulation in electric motors may lead to serious faults and safety accidents, so predicting the life of GW insulation materials is important. In ...
IEEE

Parametric Design Studies of Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors for Enhanced Reliability Under Mechanical Stress in Electric Vehicles

Abstract: Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs), composed of alternating layers of nickel electrodes and BaTiO3 dielectric, are critical electronic components in electric vehicles (EVs). This study ...
The New York Times

Beta Will Sell Motors to Another Electric Aircraft Company

The deal with a company owned by Embraer gives Beta Technologies an additional source of revenue as it develops its own electric aircraft. By Niraj Chokshi Two companies racing to develop electric ...