Hyundai has recently provided an enlightening explanation of how electric vehicle (EV) motors operate, simplifying complex engineering concepts into digestible insights. This comprehensive guide, ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

Electric vehicles function in fundamentally different ways than traditional cars. Internal combustion engines have loads of moving parts, and while EVs have their own complexities, they’re much more ...

Electric motors, which convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, play an essential role in a variety of industrial and robotics applications. Given that electric motors account for ...

Vector Control, also known as Field Oriented Control or FOC is an AC motor control scheme that enables fine-grained control over a connected motor, through the precise control of its phases. In a ...

Engineers involved in EV projects are transitioning from hardware-first to software-integrated control strategies. System-level engineering is now essential, ensuring all vehicle components operate ...

AI can be added to legacy motion control systems in three phases with minimal disruption: data collection via edge gateways, non-interfering anomaly detection and supervisory control integration.

MCCs consolidate electrical components, providing centralized control and protection for multiple motors, which enhances safety and operational efficiency. Key factors in selecting an MCC include ...

Field-Oriented Control (FOC) is changing how brushless DC (BLDC) motors operate in drones, robotics, and automation. By mathematically controlling torque and magnetic flux alignment, FOC enhances ...