YASA's axial flux motor achieved a record, doubling industry benchmarks
10 months ago
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- YASA announced achieving the highest power density for an electric motor, claiming an unofficial world record.
- Founded in 2009 by Dr. Tim Woolmer, YASA focuses on smaller, more powerful, and efficient electric motors.
- YASA's axial flux motors are a viable alternative to traditional radial motors used in most EVs today.
- YASA motors are used in vehicles like the Koenigsegg Regera and Ferrari Stradale SF90 hybrid.
- Mercedes-Benz's AMG acquired YASA in 2021, integrating its motors into the Vision One Eleven concept and AMG.EA architecture.
- YASA's axial flux motors offer four times more torque and double the power of current market tech.
- Recent real-world trials showed YASA's motor delivering 550 kW from a 13.1 kg package, achieving 42 kW/kg power density.
- YASA's design uses no exotic materials and has mass production potential, scalable to 10,000-50,000 units yearly.
- Additional validations on a full-capacity dyno are planned for later this year.
- Axial flux motors, paired with technologies like solid-state batteries, could revolutionize electric mobility.