Two great minds in permanent-magnet-free motor design are fusing their know-how to create an even more capable inductive electric motor. Mahle and Valeo have teamed up to introduce what they call the ...

GM and Niron have teamed up to pry the EV motor material supply chain away from China. Did you know GM invented the domestic, affordable permanent magnet? Before this neodymium-iron-boron magnet came ...

There is a constant need and desire throughout the HVAC industry to spur innovation and create new products and ideas that can redefine the marketplace. In the realm of motors, the permanent magnet ...

The global price of energy is at an all-time high, with few signs of relief in sight, making consumers and businesses alike interested in energy conservation. Currently, the most common motor type in ...

Discover how to build a simple homopolar motor using everyday household items in this easy-to-follow tutorial. Learn the ...

Nearly 40 years ago, General Motors invented the rare-earth magnet and thus laid the foundation for modern electric motors. But now the automaker is moving on to a different technology. GM recently ...

Never mind present-day’s bonny blather on the benefits of electric, hydrogen and biofuel power. How do you feel about magnets? Better make up your mind, stat; as of this morning, a company named ...

The permanent-magnet motors in Toyota's Prius models may soon become a thing of the past as the automaker is looking to break its ties with the Chinese mining industry. The expensive cost of the China ...

A number of readers questioned the veracity of the technology presented in this article. To address their concerns, we did a follow-up, which can be found here. Permanent magnets are an integral part ...

Engineers and scientists in China have started up the first Chinese ship with a permanent magnet motor system. The system promises to make quieter submarines that are much harder to detect, a major ...

MUSKEGON — L3 Communications corporate leaders peered into their crystal ball in 2006 and saw an opportunity to expand the company's offering beyond traditional defense industry products. The company ...