Frequently, when it comes to step motor selection, users will select a motor with the highest holding torque rating, assuming that it will give them optimal performance. However, it is an improper ...

Proterra has been granted a patent for a method of operating an electric vehicle with multiple electric traction motors. The method involves receiving a signal indicating the driver’s requested torque ...

In a recent article, I wrote about step-motor system performance emphasizing key concepts that all engineers need to understand about this widely-used electro-magnetic-mechanical digital actuator. As ...

The name of the game is acceleration at the wheels. Not motor torque. It’s common practice for EV producers to report the torque of the car’s electric motor. But Peter Rawlinson, Lucid’s chief ...

Without getting into a long-winded dissertation about torque, we're going to suggest that you dig through your old copies of HOT ROD Magazine and familiarize yourself with the relationship between ...

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 ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Piston internal combustion engines used in the propulsion of ultralight aircraft are characterized by special operating conditions, especially ...

In order to drive motors at high efficiency, it is necessary to consider a variety of factors, including construction of the motor, components, and drive method. This series will introduce some basic ...