Indian Startup Vimağ Labs Claims Rare-Earth-Free EV Motor Breakthrough

Vimağ Labs, a Bengaluru-based startup, has secured its fifth Indian patent for an electric motor design that operates without relying on rare-earth magnets. The company asserts it can achieve competitive performance using software and power electronics to generate the necessary magnetic fields, addressing a long-standing challenge for major automakers seeking to reduce dependency on rare-earth materials, particularly from China.