Windmill effect The beauty of the electric motor is its efficiency, converting about 70% of energy into motion. The corresponding number for ICE powertrains is about 30%. The gap widens further as ...

Here's a simple explanation on how the motor of electric cars work.

Short answer: There’s a drivetrain on it! We go over the battery, sensors, and other components that make your electric bicycle go.

📼Video Summary: Electric motors can seem very mysterious! How do they use electricity to start rotating? Let's break it down step by step to understand how it works. Topics covered in this ...

Electric motors use electromagnetic force to produce movement. Magnetic forces — attraction and repulsion — cause the electromagnet inside an electric motor to spin. Motors with metal brushes ...

However, because magnetic encoders can be sensitive to stray magnetic fields which might be coming from the motor, or even other encoders nearby, users may need to install magnetic shielding to block ...

Learn how hybrids and all-electric vehicles create their own power for battery recharging through a process known as regenerative braking.