As lightweight, power-dense axial-flux electric motor topology shows its ability to be a dominant force in the auto market, and flashes early signs of inherent superiority for the skies, it's also ...

Tesla was first to patent a primitive axial-flux electric motor—Nikola Tesla, that is, way back in 1889. It would be 126 years before the concept found its way to a car, the 1,500-horsepower (1,103 ...

What sets axial- and radial-flux electric motors apart? The pros and cons of axial flux and radial flux in serving the surging global electric-motor market demand. As the world rapidly electrifies, ...

Yasa’s axial flux motor set an unofficial record for the highest power-to-weight ratio. During testing, the slim drive unit delivered over 700 horsepower while tipping the scales at just 28.8 pounds ...

Mercedes is betting big on axial flux electric motors for its future electric AMG performance vehicles — but don’t expect the tech to be limited to low-production products from Affalterbach. What are ...

Axial flux motors have really started to make some noise in the electric mobility market of late. Adding to the hype, British market innovator YASA announced that it's opening a state-of-the-art ...

Comparing the axial-flux motor with the radial-flux motor for EVs. Advantages of the "yokeless" axial-flux motor. Details of the YASA axial-flux motor topology. If you find yourself wondering about an ...

Axial flux electric motor developer YASA announced it has achieved what it believes to be the highest power density for an electric motor ever, hailing the feat as an unofficial world record. If you ...

UK-based Yasa has revealed a potentially game-changing in-wheel electric motor. Based on its record-breaking tiny axial flux motor, the new drive unit prototype can provide over 1,000 hp per wheel.

This tiny electric motor from the Swedish hypercar maker weighs just 86 pounds but delivers a massive 800 horsepower.