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"... California-based Conifer Motors is trying to break that stranglehold by simply cutting rare earth materials out of the equation and making EV motors from one of the most abundant materials on Earth: iron. ...
Most electric motors are radial-flux. That is, they are cylindrical with magnets spinning around a central shaft, which makes them simple, reliable and scalable. Axial flux, on the other hand, is more like a flat disk. Like a tuna can (axial) instead of a soda can (radial). These motors generally run lower RPMs and produce more torque due to their wider radius and shorter magnetic path. ...
Conifer isn't trying to break into the electric car market with these new iron-based axial-flux motors. Instead, the company is focusing on smaller 1 to 25-hp (0.75-18.65-kW) electric motor applications for stuff like HVAC fans and pumps, tools and equipment, and even fun stuff like in-wheel motor designs for small electric vehicles and off-road toys – think scooters, ATVs, and urban delivery vehicles. ...
Conifer's in-wheel design simplifies everything: no axles, no differentials, and no other powertrain bits, making the entire vehicle project less complex and less expensive with less energy loss in transmissions, CV joints and the like. It also has the potential for better traction control systems, as each drive wheel would have its own motor. ..."
Conifer's in-wheel design could be used for a whole host of things, like riding lawn mowers
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