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Charged EVs | Fraunhofer IISB develops 750 kW hairpin winding traction motor for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, achieving 8 kW/kg

Fraunhofer IISB has developed a 750 kW permanent-magnet traction motor for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, hitting 8 kW/kg power density through a combination of thin-lamination electrical steel, hairpin windings and direct oil-spray cooling. The machine...

Waste Management in Auto Body Repair: What Happens to Parts?

Reduce, reuse, recycle. It’s important. We should all try to reduce what we buy and use; do we really need a new phone every three years? We should reuse what we can; instead of throwing something away, maybe we can donate it or buy clothes secondhand. And when...

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

The average five-year-old EV has lost 57.2% of its value, new data from iSeeCars shows. That means they depreciate far faster than the industry average—41.8% over five years. Hybrids used to depreciate faster than the market, but are now the...
What Safety Tips Help EV Owners Prevent Accidents?

What Safety Tips Help EV Owners Prevent Accidents?

This article may contain affiliate links. Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly becoming a common sight on roads...

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What Happens When a Defective Car Part Causes an Accident?

What Happens When a Defective Car Part Causes an Accident?

This article may contain affiliate links. Getting behind the wheel every day is something most drivers take for...

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