By removing rare earths from the equation, these designs promise cleaner supply chains and more sustainable production.

Magnetic domains can take on a wide range of structures. In certain soft magnetic materials, they form complex zig-zag ...

Several companies around the globe have been hard at work innovating and refining magnet-free electric motors to make them a more viable option for the fast-growing EV industry. ZF Friedrichshafen has ...

So does every other fan in my office and my home. These motors have been around for a long time, not because they’re the best ...

The venture capital arms of General Motors and Stellantis are among investors sinking $33 million into a Minnesota company with technology to make magnets for electric vehicle motors without using ...

Linear motors are becoming increasingly practical for general motion. Many are used for long strokes of a few feet or more. One new design, however, where the magnets move relative to a stationary ...

The rapid increase in electric vehicle adoption in recent years has highlighted a crucial issue: the energy conversion ...

Rare earth magnets are the tiny powerhouses driving everything from smartphones to wind turbines, yet their supply is a strategic and environmental challenge. The U.S. is working to rebuild its rare ...