Dossier
electromagnets
Coverage of electromagnets in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Virtual magnet’ claims reveal why EVs need their rare-earth magnets
Efforts to replace permanent magnets in electric vehicle (EV) rotors with electromagnets or iron face challenges related to efficiency, starting torque, and maximum speed, which limit their adoption in EVs. The article highlights the importance of rare-earth magnets in EVs due to these technical constraints.