Project challenges need for rare earth materials(09/07/2012)
A new collaborative research programme led by Cobham Technical Services will investigate next-generation electric motors for high-end, low-carbon emission vehicles that do not require rare earth metals in their construction. The project, ‘Rapid Design and Development of a Switched Reluctance Traction Motor’, will also involve partners Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and engineering consultant Ricardo UK. Les Hunt reports.