e-Power Technology

EV Power & Propulsion Systems Deliver Maximum Electrification Properties With Components Containing Magnetic Metals’ Tape Wound Toroidal & Cut Cores 

Magnetic Metals’ tape wound toroidal & cut cores deliver the essential magnetic properties and efficiencies required for:  Transformers that power EV Charging Stations,  Transformers that control & monitor AC induction & DC motor performance  Power […]

e-Power Technology

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

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 

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 

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 

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.  […]