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e-Power Technology

Stellantis Increasing Production of Electric Drive Modules to Support Growth in Electrification Portfolio 

February 26, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Stellantis Increasing Production of Electric Drive Modules to Support Growth in Electrification Portfolio 

Stellantis NV has announced it intends to increase production capacity of electric drive modules (EDMs) by adding production in Szentgotthard, Hungary, targeted to begin in late 2026. The €103 million investment in Szentgotthard, including grants and contributions from the Hungarian government, is the latest example of Stellantis’ commitment to transforming existing facilities for its electrified future.  […]

Electromagnetics

ZF Makes Magnet-Free Electric Motor Uniquely Compact and Competitive

September 5, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on ZF Makes Magnet-Free Electric Motor Uniquely Compact and Competitive

ZF has developed an electric motor which does not require magnets. In contrast to the magnet-free concepts of so-called separately excited synchronous motors (SESM) already available today, ZF’s I2SM (In-Rotor Inductive-Excited Synchronous Motor) transmits the energy for the magnetic field via an inductive exciter inside the rotor shaft. This makes the motor uniquely compact with maximum power and torque density. […]

e-Power Technology

Saietta e-Drives to Be Manufactured by Avtec in India; to Power AYRO Vehicles in USA – Illustrate Growing Web of Global Production Collaborations for EVs 

July 31, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Saietta e-Drives to Be Manufactured by Avtec in India; to Power AYRO Vehicles in USA – Illustrate Growing Web of Global Production Collaborations for EVs 

In two separate deals, British electric drive specialist Saietta has forged a master supply agreement with AVTEC Limited, a major independent manufacturer of powertrains in India, for production of Saietta’s e-drives for lightweight vehicles in that country, and also received an order for 3,000 units for placement in AYRO urban duty vehicles in the USA. […]