Skookum
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Interesting article on the case for smaller, oil-cooled electric motors.
Also, worth mentioning regarding efficiency. Gasoline engines may be anywhere from 20-50% efficient. Electric motors can be over 90% efficient. This is part of the reason EV’s are the future.
Also, worth mentioning regarding efficiency. Gasoline engines may be anywhere from 20-50% efficient. Electric motors can be over 90% efficient. This is part of the reason EV’s are the future.
How Oil Cooling Can Make EVs Even More Efficient
Water and motors aren't a good combination, so manufacturers have to be more creative in cooling electric powertrains.
www.thedrive.com