Electric motors in cars are omnipresent, but they are also well hidden. In today’s late model vehicles, more than 30 motors are typically used to power a variety of applications, including ABS pumps, central locking systems, exterior mirrors, seat adjusters, window regulators and windshield wipers.
However, from a technical point of view, the most exciting aspect of electric motors are the ones used for the drivetrain in mild hybrids, full hybrids, plug-ins and purely electric cars. Even hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks need electric traction motors.