A reader asks what I know about axial flux electric motors. He says: For some time, they have been recognized as having potential to reduce motor weight, cut costs, and improve motor efficiency, however there was a problem – how …
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Electric Vehicles
Battery-Swapping Stations for EVs Never Happened–But Why?
At this point, few of us remember Shai Agassi and his enterprise “Project Better Place.” He proposed to place EV battery-swapping stations strategically across the nation, a concept that would have virtually eliminated “range anxiety” and made charging one’s car …
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Saying No To Lexus
Re: the photo here of a Lexus SUV that puts out 409 horsepower, a friend writes, “Japanese auto design leaves a lot to be desired. I have some theories on that we should discuss over a beer or glass of …
Founded in 2005, Aptera Continues to Want Your Money, Still Fraudulent After All These Years
The would-be EV manufacturer Aptera, whose prototype shown here (unchanged from 2005) says: Join Aptera on our mission to transform the way we move. Many of our 15,000 reservation holders are also investors. Invest as we aim to build the …
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EVs Take to the Water
Good news (I suppose) a new entrant into e-boating: Torqueedo. Bad news: a 3 HP motor with a 915 Wh battery will get the user 24 minutes of use. Worse: Most bass fishing boats have motors 30 – 40 times …
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Fire the U.S. Postmaster–TODAY
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich’s message here is especially on target now that the USPS is in the process of replacing its entire fleet of postal trucks–get this–with gasoline powered drive trains. That’s right, we’ve finally reached the tipping point …
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Amphibious Electric Vehicles
Is the total market for these small amphibious EVs really projected to be $4.7 billion by 2027? Well, I’m sure, if you ask the guy who proposes to build them and who wants you to invest in his company. Some …
Natural Resources Defense Council Protects the Environment
Here’s a blurb on the interview I conducted with Johanna Wald from the Natural Resources Defense Council for my first book, Renewable Energy–Facts and Fantasies. Her job was (she’s since retired) to use the court system to force public and …
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The Electrification of Everything
EVWorld‘s Bill Moore writes: There are now more electric mowers (13) on display at our local Papillion (Nebraska) Home Depot than gas models (9). In terms of the electrification of everything, lawn mowers seem like an excellent piece of equipment …
Decarbonizing Transportation Would Be Impossible without Lightweighting
Well, probably not, but the point is a good one. Here’s something from my old client BASF on the subject, focusing on lightweight foam that provides strength and stability, composite plastics that reduce weight and optimize strength, and resin-reinforced natural …
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