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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...
The Role of Advanced Vehicle Protection in Fleet Efficiency

The Role of Advanced Vehicle Protection in Fleet Efficiency

This article may contain affiliate links. As the global automotive industry undergoes a radical transformation...

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How to Make a Used Car Feel More Luxurious

How to Make a Used Car Feel More Luxurious

This article may contain affiliate links. Buying a used car can make a lot of sense, but many buyers complain...

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Why Good Tire Should Be Your Go-To Tire Shop for Seasonal Tire Changes

Why Good Tire Should Be Your Go-To Tire Shop for Seasonal Tire Changes

This article may contain affiliate links. Quick Summary The recent winter storms that just cut a cold swatch...

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