with their groundbreaking innovations that have revolutionized the industry Tesla has been at
the Forefront of electric motor research the industry changing electric motors have
been praised for their unmatched performance dependability and ease of Maintenance but just
when you believe Tesla's technology couldn't get much better Elon Musk has once more pushed
beyond their limits of what is feasible and so in today's episode let's check into Tesla's new
electric motor that will definitely shock Toyota hello everyone welcome back to Elon
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Tesla just debuted their newest motor which has already generated a lot of buzz in the
industry due to its innovative design and unmatched performance capabilities
Tesla is demonstrating with his latest development that it is in fact the unchallenged market
leader in the field of electric motor technology investors were looking forward to the introduction
of a new smaller electric automobile after Tesla's most recent investor call to everyone's
amazement though Tesla failed to bring up the new vehicle at any point throughout the call
Elon Musk the CEO of Tesla told investors that the business will continue to produce exciting
compelling and desirable vehicles but that the new vehicle would be unveiled at a later time
the mythical new car is now shrouded in mystery with the sole hint being an unfathomable image
Tesla investors and fans are eagerly awaiting what appears to be an intriguing addition to
Tesla's already amazing array of electric vehicles despite the dearth of information
the fact that Tesla is working so diligently on its technology with the new motor design and the
utilization of rare materials in the near future is causing a stir in the Tech Community let's find
out everything we know currently about Tesla's most recent improvements evolution of Tesla Drive
Unit the Revolutionary Tesla Drive Unit which is predicted to transform the industry and alter it
forever is now officially available for scrutiny by the public the groundbreaking new Tesla
technology which will undoubtedly change the way we think about electric vehicles is evidence of
the company's unwavering dedication to renewable energy Elon Musk the CEO of Tesla has been driving
the initiative ever since the business was founded and their recent reveal is a testament to his
vision and Leadership the Drive Unit is proof that Tesla spent years honing this technology with the
help of their own team of outstanding designers and Engineers this is a significant victory for
renewable energy and a move in the right direction for everyone's future Tesla has been able to stay
at the Forefront of the market because to its creative approach to engineering and production
the company has made significant strides in the field of electric vehicle technology thanks to its
dedication to creating and Manufacturing its own drivetrains batteries and software the original
Roadster which was introduced about two decades ago used Power Electronics in a Drive Unit built
and created by Tesla however they obtained the technology through a license from AC propulsion
which at the time served as the proof of concept with the introduction of the model S in 2012 Tesla
made the crucial decision to totally internalize the Drive Unit which gave them unprecedented
control over every aspect of the performance of their car the future of Transportation as
we know it will be shaped by Tesla's dedication to invention and meticulous attention to detail which
has helped the company become a leader in the automotive sector Tesla's new motor Tesla stated
at its 2024 investor Day event that it intends to commercialize an electric motor without the
use of rare Earth elements there are reasons why it matters even if it might not seem like a major
concern to most people Rare Earth elements are probably not even on the minds of the majority of
EV buyers let alone do they even know what they are or why they matter but as EVS become more
popular those opposed to them will go to Great measures to point out their flaws over the years
there have been a variety of EV myths and horror stories many of which were founded on untrue
assertions but were spread by individuals with a bias Against The Cutting Edge technology it would
be preferable to avoid using Rare Earth elements in this scenario they are frequently pricey hard
to get and sourced and produced in Nations like China Rare Earth elements are undoubtedly a matter
of concern as the U.S attempts to reduce its Reliance on other nations for the sourcing and
processing of materials there is already a lot of false information out there regarding the use
of rare earth materials in EVS the lithium-ion battery its potential for fire the materials it
is built of how and where they are mined and an endless list of other factors are the main points
of contention against electric vehicles electrek claims that although modern EV batteries include
essential minerals Rare Earth elements are often absent from them it is impossible to overestimate
how revolutionary Tesla's work was in the creation of electric motors over a century ago he created
the induction motor which gave industrial applications a new level of efficiency and
dependability the induction motor is an industry standard for uses ranging from electric fans to
machines because it generates rotary motion using electromagnetic induction permanent magnet motors
which offer even greater Energy Efficiency and performance have also been created by
Tesla in recent years the advantage of permanent magnet motors commonly referred to as PM Motors
over induction Motors is that they have a fixed magnetic field which leads to improved efficiency
and less heat produced during operation these powerful magnet-based motors which are frequently
used in electric vehicles produce rotational motion by using them due to their efficiency
and dependability they are the perfect option for usage in electric vehicles the motor's lifespan
is further extended by less heat produced when it is operating multiple generations of both sorts
of motors have been produced throughout the years by renowned electric vehicle maker Tesla to obtain
the best performance and efficiency in each of its Vehicles the business however often combines
both motor designs the selection of the motor is essential in the world of electric vehicles
to obtain Optimal Performance and efficiency a permanent magnet motor is used in rear-wheel drive
systems to drive the rear wheels for dual motor variants however Tesla adds an induction motor to
the front wheels enabling the power to be switched between the two Motors to enhance performance
the efficiency of permanent magnet motors is maximized for Motorway driving whereas
induction Motors are better suited for high torque applications like acceleration or hill climbing
permanent magnet and induction Motors are used in combination by Tesla to produce
an electric drivetrain that offers power and efficiency in a variety of operating situations
these carbon-wrapped permanent magnet motors which have an outstanding power curve that
distributes high power even at high speeds are used by Tesla in its range of vehicles including
the model S X and semi Elon musk's most recent disclosure suggests that Tesla's planned next
Generation motor will take a different approach by putting more of an emphasis on an extreme scale
Tesla is a leader in electric motor technology and a key player in the shift to a future powered by
renewable energy sources thanks to its unwavering dedication to Innovation and sustainability
utilization of rare earth metals neodymium dysprosium and prasiodymium are examples of rare
Earth elements that are crucial parts of electric vehicle Motors and other electric products but
there is debate in the EV business over how these components are supplied China is either the source
of or the processing country for the most bulk of the world's production of these Rare Earth
elements raising questions about the security of the supply chain prices have increased as
a result of this Reliance on China and there are now worries about potential geopolitical conflicts
because of this in order to prevent any potential interruptions EV makers are working hard to find
alternate sources and create more sustainable Supply chains for rare earth materials and Tesla
isn't falling behind in that race either during its investor Day presentation Tesla displayed a
comparison slide between its current and projected Next Generation permanent magnet motors with
reference to the use of rare Earths Tesla regards this information as a trade secret hence the
precise components used in the model y permanent magnet motor were not made public neodymium is
thought to have been the first element utilized with dysprosium and terbium possibly following
at this time it's not entirely apparent what the future motor will look like the forthcoming
permanent magnet motor won't need rare earth materials according to Tesla's presentation
however further information is still scarce permanent magnets based on neodymium have
long been the preferred option for a variety of applications but current research over the past
10 years has looked into substitute materials that might eventually displace neodymium
Tesla has not specified which alternative material it intends to use but the business appears to be
close to making a choice or at the very least studying the potential of locating a more ideal
option in the near future finding alternatives to Rare Earth elements like neodymium may be a
crucial part of creating a more sustainable supply chain for electric vehicles as the industries
desire for more environmentally friendly and sustainable production practices continues to grow
what can we expect in the future contrary to what some may believe there are lots of myths about
Rare Earth elements and their usage in electric vehicles contrary to popular misconception
Lithium-ion batteries normally do not include any Rare Earth elements when they are used in
electric vehicles despite the fact that they do contain other critical minerals as defined by the
inflation reduction Act on the periodic table The Rare Earth elements which also include lanthanides
Scandium and yetrium are a group of elements that are highlighted in red these elements are not as
scarce as their names might suggest with neodymium being nearly two-thirds as prevalent as copper
in its most recent motor design Tesla wants to employ the new motor in its forthcoming unnamed
EV cyber truck or possibly Roadster since this new motor is a single piece casting Tesla can produce
it more easily and effectively in-house the use of rare earth materials will be lessened thanks to a
new sort of cooling system that will be included permanent magnet motors employ Rare Earth minerals
and eventually the mining of these materials may have a negative impact on the environment
all Tesla vehicles use the model 3 motor and the business has made great strides in reducing
Associated expenses between 2017 and 2022 Tesla will have made substantial advancements including
a spectacular decrease of 75 percent in the size of the facility needed to create these
motors a weight reduction of 20 and a reduction of 25 percent in rare earth metals Tesla was
able to reduce expenses by an astonishing 65 percent as a result of these Innovations
Tesla's unmatched success in the vehicle sector can be in large part ascribed to their
sophisticated software capabilities according to Sandy Monroe who is well known for disassembling
many Teslas in order to compare them to other vehicles their in-house developed high-level
chips are unequaled in the industry Tesla however doesn't just sit back and enjoy the
success in order to keep up with the competition and keep their position as an industry leader they
constantly push the envelope and develop Cutting Edge technology at the core of Tesla's success
and essential to maintaining them one step ahead of their Rivals is software innovation
the bottom line is Tesla's Innovation goes beyond the readily apparent qualities that customers
value such as power acceleration low energy usage and efficiency their cost cutting strategies are a
big innovation that frequently goes unrecognized Tesla has made considerable efforts in bringing
down operational and production costs which is essential in helping to lower the price of
their products for consumers cost reduction is the unplanned Tesla invention there are improvements
in power and Effectiveness are equally impressive the new Tesla design is more environmentally
friendly since it does not use Rare Earth elements with the help of this new motor
Tesla aims to raise the bar for power efficiency and sustainability in the vehicle sector let's see
what Elon brings to the electric sector while we wait and see we received information about
Tesla's upcoming motor however not the delicious numbers that you're used to hearing about power
torque and expected speed instead Colin Campbell head of Tesla's powertrain highlighted how the
new motor will be more affordable to produce and more effective the new Tesla will also be
governed by the businesses space-time efficiency initiative which aims to more effectively utilize
the physical process of producing the finished cars instead of working on a big unit all at once
the many pieces of the new car will be constructed separately resulting in enormous efficiency gains
according to Tesla we'll be working on the car more frequently the new procedure
was demonstrated using a Tesla Model y but it's not going to be a model y
with Tesla referring to the next-gen vehicle and that ends today's video please subscribe
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