All electric motors generate substantial heat during operation. Managing that heat is critical for the reliability, performance and longevity of the motor. Thermally conductive adhesives are one tool for doing just that.
Autonomous & Electric Mobility recently asked John Nunneley, senior vice president of design engineering and IT at Hitachi Astemo Americas Inc., to talk about how the company is meeting the needs of electric vehicle manufacturers.
Traditionally, electric traction motors use permanent magnets made with rare-earth metals. However, materials such as dysprosium and neodymium are a limited resource.
Electric motors in cars are omnipresent, but they are also well hidden. In today’s late model vehicles, more than 30 motors are typically used to power a variety of applications, including ABS pumps, central locking systems, exterior mirrors, seat adjusters, window regulators and windshield wipers.
DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. is investing an additional $250 million at three Detroit-area factories to meet growing demand for its much-anticipated F-150 Lightning pickup truck.
COVENTRY, England—Engineers at the Manufacturing Technology Centre here are developing an electric motor that features major components made with additive manufacturing technology.