Tesla's Next-Gen Electric Motors Will Get Rid of Rare Earth Elements

Re:Tesla's Next-Gen Electric Motors Will Get Rid of Rare Ear... by calo_star on Thursday March 02, 2023 @10:17PM (#35005376)

You could also just use 3-phase AC induction motor.

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Re:Tesla's Next-Gen Electric Motors Will Get Rid of Rare Ear... by to11mtm on Thursday March 02, 2023 @10:27PM (#35005432)

Tesla actually used 3-phase motors in the past. Their newer motor (not the one in the article) is not a 3-phase induction, but is ~2% more efficient which is important when considering overall vehicle cost/range.

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Re:Tesla's Next-Gen Electric Motors Will Get Rid of Rare Ear... by pclmulqdq on Friday March 03, 2023 @08:43AM (#35009514)

So it's cheaper.

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Re:Tesla's Next-Gen Electric Motors Will Get Rid of Rare Ear... by fellowmartian on Thursday March 02, 2023 @10:26PM (#35005426)

They are obsolete for a reason.

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Re:Tesla's Next-Gen Electric Motors Will Get Rid of Rare Ear... by paxys on Thursday March 02, 2023 @11:11PM (#35005722)

I'm sure Tesla engineers never thought of that. You should apply for a job there.

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