NVH analysis of an electric axle
A detailed methodology for the NVH analysis of an electric axle (EDU), which integrates: the plotting of mechanical and electric orders; the modal analysis and the flexible multi-body simulation.
A newer test laboratory at the University of L’Aquila
The Research Group on Electrical Machines and Drives at the University of L’Aquila inaugurates the modernization of its electrical machines and drives test laboratory.
A newer test laboratory...
How to design electric motors
Electric motors, fundamental for the propulsion of transport means, are becoming more and more crucial, due to the growing attention to energy efficiency. The design of these motors needs specialized competences in...
Volkswagen Group wins Swedish Steel Prize 2025
Volkswagen Group has developed a new press hardening methodology for high-performance steel, known as SIBORA®, which enables the creation of components with differentiated strength and ductility properties from a single steel alloy. This...
PM synchronous motor for electric city scooters
The paper presents a procedure for the design of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous motor for electric city scooter. The procedure combines a preliminary analytical evaluation of motor size together with a fine...
Comparison of IE3 efficiency induction motors with aluminum and copper rotor cage
The three-phase induction motors are widely used in several applications where the efficiency is important to contain the consumptions.
The aim of this study is to design and compare...
Beyond standard potting
The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing explosive growth, projected to surpass traditional internal combustion engine vehicle sales within the next two decades. This shift has intensified demand for advanced electric motor...
Innovations in the sector of electrical machines
The emerging technologies in the field of electrical machines are deeply transforming the mobility and energy sector, with a growing emphasis on innovation, optimization and use of the artificial intelligence (AI). Synchronous...
Permanent magnets: sustainability and added value
One of the key ingredients for the production of high-efficiency electric motors, generators and alternators are permanent magnets, of which China was again the leading producer in 2024, with an output that...
ZF wins CLEPA Innovation Award for rare earth-free electric motor
The automotive supplier association CLEPA honored ZF as a top innovator in the “Green” category. The award-winning technology, an electric motor without rare earths, sets new standards in electromobility by dispensing with...