Estonia: Permanent magnet plant for EV motors

Estonia: Permanent magnet plant for EV motors

Every electric motor needs permanent magnets. Estonia is building a new plant to produce these magnets, a project funded by the EU. What's precarious: the plant is located on the Russian border.

Liebherr unveils permanent magnet electric motor for off-highway equipment - Charged EVs

Liebherr, a German-Swiss equipment manufacturer based in Bulle, Switzerland has introduced a new permanent magnet electric motor specifically for use in off-highway equipment. The motor offers the same power density as a hydraulic version, but the use of a permanent magnet electric motor will eliminate the need for the installation and maintenance of multiple hoses and other components required by hydraulic systems, which will lower overall mach…