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Title: Rare-Earth-Free Traction Motor: Rare Earth-Free Traction Motor for Electric Vehicle Applications

Abstract

REACT Project: Baldor will develop a new type of traction motor with the potential to efficiently power future generations of EVs. Unlike today’s large, bulky EV motors which use expensive, imported rare-earth-based magnets, Baldor’s motor could be light, compact, contain no rare earth materials, and have the potential to deliver more torque at a substantially lower cost. Key innovations in this project include the use of a unique motor design, incorporation of an improved cooling system, and the development of advanced materials manufacturing techniques. These innovations could significantly reduce the cost of an electric motor.

Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Baldor Electric Company
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
OSTI Identifier:
1046735
Resource Type:
Program Document
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
Rare Earth Alternatives in Critical Technologies; Vehicle Technologies; REACT; ARPA-E

Citation Formats

. Rare-Earth-Free Traction Motor: Rare Earth-Free Traction Motor for Electric Vehicle Applications. United States: N. p., 2012. Web.
. Rare-Earth-Free Traction Motor: Rare Earth-Free Traction Motor for Electric Vehicle Applications. United States.
. 2012. "Rare-Earth-Free Traction Motor: Rare Earth-Free Traction Motor for Electric Vehicle Applications". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1046735.
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year = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2012},
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