We are thrilled to announce that Maxima will be participating in the 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM 2024) – Industry Sessions, which will take place from September 1-4, 2024, at the Politecnico di Torino in Italy. This prestigious event, held every two years, is a cornerstone in the field of electrical machines and attracts leading experts and innovators from around the world.
Maxima, alongside our esteemed partners, will present on the theme «European targets and experiences in next generation traction motor development.» This presentation will focus on several groundbreaking electric motor projects funded under the Horizon Europe call topic HORIZON-CL5-2022-D5-01-09, which addresses the need for high-efficiency and low-cost electric motors with a focus on circularity and reduced use of rare resources (2ZERO).
The five collaborative projects featured are:
- CliMAFlux: Developing circular design and manufacturing techniques for highly-efficient axial flux motor drives.
- VOLTCAR: Creating and validating ecocycle electric traction motors.
- MAXIMA: Designing modular axial flux motors for automotive applications.
- EM-TECH: Innovating e-motor technologies for high-efficiency and sustainable e-mobility architectures.
- HEFT: Introducing a low-cost, high-power density, and highly recyclable motor concept for mass production.
Key Development Targets:
The presentation, representing the collective efforts of these projects, will be delivered by Dr. Jenni Pippuri-Mäkeläinen from VTT – Technical Research Centre of Finland, who coordinates the VOLTCAR project. Dr. Pippuri-Mäkeläinen will discuss the targets and strategies for achieving them, including motor topologies and system designs aimed at reducing size while enhancing energy efficiency, cooling systems, and the use of rare earth materials. The role of digital tools and prototyping in these developments will also be emphasized.
- Elevating Power or Torque Density: Enhancing performance metrics of traction motors.
- Decreasing Losses: Minimizing energy losses for improved efficiency.
- Reducing Rare Earth Material Use: Cutting down reliance on scarce materials.
- Ecodesign and Circularity: Adhering to principles that support sustainability and recyclability.
- Cost Feasibility: Ensuring affordability for mass manufacturing of passenger vehicles and vans.
Collaboration and Future Steps:
Our collaborative effort is further strengthened by the E-VOLVE cluster, which aims to amplify the impact of these projects and extend their outreach.
Join us at ICEM 2024 to gain insights into the future of next-generation traction motors and explore how our collective innovations are paving the way for a more sustainable future in electric mobility.