A British engineering company typically geared towards making parts for Formula 1 cars claims it has created an electric motor that offers superior torque, power density and cooling capabilities in a package that’s smaller and cheaper to manufacture than a standard motor. With electric drivetrains set to own the coming decades in consumer and public transport, that kind of claim is a big deal. What makes the engine different than the standard electric motor is its rounded design, with magnets arranged like spokes around a central hub.
This magnetic motor could usher in a new generation of electric cars
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