A permanent magnet is essential to an electric vehicle's electric motor. In recent years, there have been a number of improvements in the technology for electric vehicle magnets. Manufacturers are now able to use magnets that are more durable and efficient, thereby reducing the cost of manufacturing. One recent innovation has allowed car makers to use permanent magnets in electric motors, which have a longer lifespan. But the downside of using permanent magnets is that they are less efficient and can lead to a decrease in range.
As electric vehicle production increases, the usage of magnet wire will increase. Currently, magnet wire weighs between 3.5.8 kg per electrified vehicle. OEMs expect to add more plugged-in vehicles in the future, increasing the number of electrified vehicles in their fleet. Magnet wire suppliers are trying to increase their share of this market by developing more efficient wiring for traction motors. One of the ways to improve efficiency is to make the insulation film more uniform.
Magnets are used in almost everything that uses a motor. Cars are no exception. Magnets can be found in several places on a car. Electric cars, unlike gas cars, do not have gas tanks and instead use a battery or fuel cell to generate power. In most cases, electric cars can be charged by plugging into an electrical outlet. In fact, a German research center has analyzed over 400,000 electric cars, and concluded that magnets are essential to their operation.
Electric vehicles use permanent magnets in their wheels. These magnets have a high energy density and are less expensive than ordinary magnets. They also use less battery power than ordinary magnets, which means that they can travel for longer distances. Compared to ordinary magnets, permanent magnets can be up to 18 times stronger than normal ones.
Currently, most electric vehicles have rare earth permanent magnets. These magnets leverage a strong magnetic force to move the car's electric motor. Common examples of these magnets include neodymium and dysprosium. However, it's possible to make electric cars without permanent magnets, but this will mean a much larger battery.
Researchers have already made some progress in wireless power transmission. They have built a tower on which power can be transmitted to cars. The transmission tower is separated from the car's magnetic coils by 7.5 centimeters. This allows for maximum efficiency while transmitting power. In fact, some experiments have shown that a wireless power transmission tower can capture up to 65 percent of power injected to the vehicle.
The use of rare earth magnets in electric vehicles has become an increasingly popular market. Estimates suggest that the consumption of rare earth magnets in vehicles will increase from 7,000 tons in 2015 to 17,000 tons by 2020. Government mandates to reduce pollution and rising gas prices are driving consumers to buy more environmentally-friendly vehicles.