Over the course of the last decade, electric vehicles have completely reshaped the way transportation is used. Beginning with nine-year-old children and working up to grown adults, electric vehicles are used; whether it be an electric bike, an electric scooter, or a Tesla, electricity is a necessity in the world of transportation.
Electric vehicles are an environmentally friendly transportation option, which is what makes them so popular. Although they have their flaws, their growing popularity proves their effectiveness around the world. The gasless option is perfect for an eco-friendly driver, and the cars are still improving.
A new motor created by YASA, a sub-group of Mercedes-Benz that provides motors to Ferrari, produced a motor weighing in at a low twenty-eight pounds while delivering one thousand horsepower to the car. This not only makes the vehicle lighter, but it also makes it faster and more durable, allowing it to travel greater distances at once. This is extremely impressive compared to new models of the Nissan Leaf that only produce two hundred and fourteen horsepower or a Tesla that uses three motors to produce one thousand and twenty, according to Live Science.
Sophomore Graham Frank questioned, “I wonder if brands such as Tesla will incorporate these new motors into their vehicles if they get the opportunity?”
This motor is possible through the axial flux technology. Unlike the traditional radial flux motors that are long and tube-like, the axial flux motor is disk-shaped. This flux allows for smaller and more effective designs of motors in the future. Furthermore, the weight of electric vehicles is expected to drop by four hundred or more pounds, with some vehicles inching closer to one thousand pounds less.
Braking systems will also be improved as advanced regenerative braking is included with these designs, meaning electric vehicles will capture energy that is typically lost when braking. This new technology could reduce the demand for friction brakes, which would save weight and space, according to YASA.
These new improvements grow more important daily, as engineers across the globe search for ways to improve vehicle efficiency.
Sophomore Benji McNamara exclaimed, “I see electric vehicles daily, and am excited to see how they can become stronger in the future.”
The inventions help out citizens in their daily lives, driving more powerful cars. The improvements in cars are met by high demand as car transportation is the most used globally. Electric vehicles grow more popular daily, and the new advancements in the motors are a major reason why.
