Which is better – axial or radial flux? The correct answer is complex and depends on a million things, but here’s a first-principles comparison.
Tesla’s ‘Carbon-Wrapped’ Motor
Tesla Model S Plaid will apparently have carbon fiber retaining sleeves in their motors. Here are some thoughts on what this might mean.
Mahle Magnet-Free Motor – First Impressions
Mahle’s new EV motor is marketed with being rare-earth free and wirelessly excited, but what is the reality? Here are some first thoughts and impressions.
Evaluation of the Linear Labs HET motor
Linear Labs – have been making quite sizable waves in the recent year or so. But how revolutionary is their HET motor, really?
Pole count – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Electric motors come with various number of poles. But why is that the case, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of an increased number?
Axial-Flux Machines – Part 2
How does the peak torque capacity of an axial-flux motor compare to radial-flux. Read here to find out, kinda.
Axial-Flux Machines – Part 1
they, really? And are they as good as promised? Read to find out!
SRM vs SynRM – Important Dimensions
What are the most important dimensions for switched and synchronous reluctance motors? The same ones as for all motors, luckily – click for details!
A.I. and Electrical Machines
Hypehypehypehypehypehypehypehypehype Alright, let’s be serious. Interest in machine learning is booming. (And I refuse to use the term artificial intelligence or AI – there’s nothing intelligent in being able to do a very tightly defined task quite well). Anyways, I’ve gotten some…
SRM vs SynRM Performance Basics
Which one is better – an SRM or a SynRM? You won’t find the answer here, but you’ll get some tools to make the decision yourself.