The ongoing electrification of the drivetrain in cars and trains requires in-depth analyses of the drive, taking into account the respective boundary conditions and application scenarios. The electric ...

A compact wireless data acquisition system can investigate, monitor and optimise electric rotor motor operation, say Rolf Spellmeyer and Diego Llopis. In modern electric vehicles, different types of ...

Salvaging a beefy motor is one life’s greatest pleasures for a hacker, but, when it comes to using it in a new project, the lack of specs and documentation can be frustrating. [The Post Apocalyptic ...

Single-phase motors, adjustable-speed drives (ASDs), and power factor (PF) correction applications often depend on capacitors to operate properly. This article explains how to test these critical ...

Renault is pursuing its proactive electric vehicle strategy with the inauguration of an electric test centre in Lardy, France. Renault now offers a range of all-electric vehicles that deliver ...

BMW M announced it is testing an all-electric high-performance prototype based on the i4. The vehicle has a new all-wheel-drive setup with four electric motors. Virtual testing and bench testing have ...