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e-Power Technology

Hyundai Mobis Goes All In for Leadership in Automotive Electrification – Multiple New Plants, Advancement in Electromagnetic Systems Design & Materials 

October 22, 2024 Editorial Staff 0

Tier-1 components manufacturer Hyundai Mobis is striding forward aggressively to build a leadership position in automotive electrification. New efforts unveiled in October include plans to build another major new electrification plant in Europe, plus a roadmap for advanced technology development with design of innovative drive systems, electromagnetic systems and nickel-free materials for inductors among the key elements.  […]

e-Power Technology

Dynamic Controllable Clutch from Means Industries Targets the Future of Electric Propulsion 

October 8, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Dynamic Controllable Clutch from Means Industries Targets the Future of Electric Propulsion 

Something special happened in EV innovation when Burgess-Norton and Means Industries joined forces under the umbrella of Amsted Automotive. Now, eliminating complex hydraulic systems by repeated magnetic latching, Means has developed a revolutionary e-axle for […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Cyclic Extends Magnet Recycling Reach: Microsoft Investment Targets Hard Drives; Auto Salvage in UK Marks First Overseas Supply Deal 

September 4, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Cyclic Extends Magnet Recycling Reach: Microsoft Investment Targets Hard Drives; Auto Salvage in UK Marks First Overseas Supply Deal 

Recycling magnets from computer hard drives has garnered the attention — and opened the wallet — of Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. It’s one of several new avenues that Cyclic Materials of Toronto is pursuing to gather more magnets into its supply stream and extend the reach for its technology. Auto salvage in the UK is another, marking the company’s first overseas feedstock deal – and with ties to parent companies IAA and Ritchie Auctions which have extensive worldwide operations in the used vehicle business.  […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Magnetic Materials Producers Report Impact of Rare Earth Price Declines 

August 22, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Magnetic Materials Producers Report Impact of Rare Earth Price Declines 

Recent declines in prices for rare earth magnetic materials are evident in the latest financial reports of leading producers, with the impact varying by their activities and positions in the market. This article deals with the quarterly reports for the three months ended June 30 which have been issued by three companies – MP Materials, Neo Performance Materials and Lynas Rare Earths.  […]

e-Power Technology

Evolito Brings Axial Flux Motors to e-Aviation, Participates in H2-Flight Development with Cranfield Aerospace 

August 22, 2024 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Evolito Brings Axial Flux Motors to e-Aviation, Participates in H2-Flight Development with Cranfield Aerospace 

Attendees at this summer’s Farnborough AirShow, always a showcase for innovative technology in aviation held every two years in the UK, got a peek at the latest developments in e-aviation from Evolito, The UK company was spun out in 2021 by YASA, a pioneer of automotive axial-flux electric motors acquired by Mercedes-Benz in July of that year, to exclusively commercialize next-generation electric motor technology for the aerospace market. […]