The energy-efficiency regulatory update scheduled for 2023 will affect builders of HVAC equipment, industrial fans, cooling towers and pumps, including those used in irrigation systems. The new ...
The electric vehicle revolution has created market forces to drive all sorts of innovations. Battery technology has ...
The leading German tech giants over at Mahle have developed an electric motor that doesn’t use permanent magnets. It has the potential of powering a wide range of vehicles, it’s highly efficient, and ...
Nearly 40 years ago, General Motors invented the rare-earth magnet and thus laid the foundation for modern electric motors. But now the automaker is moving on to a different technology. GM recently ...
UQM Technologies has secured US$3m from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop non-rare-earth magnet electric motors for use in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. “We are pleased the DOE has ...
Matter has partnered with Niron Magnetics to create next-gen electric motorcycle motors using rare-earth-free Iron Nitride ...
Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...
GM and Niron Magnetics have completed a strategic partnership agreement to co-develop clean earth magnet motor technology which can be used in future GM EVs. GM Ventures has also made an investment in ...
U.S. automakers are facing an unexpected and surprisingly critical shortage: magnets. Specifically, rare earth magnets. These tiny but powerful components are indispensable, powering everything from ...
Never mind present-day’s bonny blather on the benefits of electric, hydrogen and biofuel power. How do you feel about magnets? Better make up your mind, stat; as of this morning, a company named ...
Global automakers are expressing serious concerns over a potential shortage of rare-earth magnets from China, which could result in factory closures within weeks. “Without reliable access to these ...