Researchers develop rare earth-free high power electric motors using copper
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Texas A&M researchers are developing an electric motor without rare Earth materials, addressing environmental and supply chain issues. Led by Dr. Hamid Toliyat, the team aims to create an efficient motor using copper coils. Their two-year project received nearly $500,000 in funding. The motor is expected to match current rare Earth motor performance while being more sustainable and reducing foreign market dependence. This innovation could impact automotive, wind turbine, and renewable energy industries.
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