4 stories tagged rare-earth-free on EV Digest.
New details are emerging about the core technology powering Tesla's forthcoming Cybercab, revealing significant advancements in its propulsion system. The vehicle will incorporate a new 'Supermanifold V3' and, notably, utilize electric motors designed without rare earth magnets, a move with potential implications for battery material sourcing and sustainability.
During its recent Cybercab event, Tesla showcased a groundbreaking new electric vehicle motor that eliminates the need for rare-earth minerals. This innovation is touted to significantly boost power density and efficiency, potentially reducing manufacturing costs and insulating the company from volatile mineral supply chains.
Automotive supplier MAHLE has developed an innovative range extender system for heavy-duty electric trucks, allowing for a smaller battery footprint. This system pairs a compact combustion engine with a generator, designed to replace approximately one-third of a truck's battery capacity. Additionally, MAHLE introduced a new electric motor that operates without the need for rare earth materials, addressing critical supply chain and environmental concerns.
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.
