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How has the new IE4 classification changed the motor market?

How has the new IE4 classification changed the motor market?

The IE2 regulations effectively cleaned-up the lower efficiency end of the market; if an application requires a motor to operate only occasionally, then its energy consumption is not so critical.

Maximising motor efficiency

Maximising motor efficiency

Cutting costs and boosting efficiency can seem challenging when you need to keep power-hungry devices, such as electric motors on the go around the clock. The tools are available with which to make a difference, but getting the maximum motor efficiency means looking at the bigger picture and taking a systems approach, says Phil Burge.

From pier to eternity means happy people

From pier to eternity means happy people

Curtis Instruments describes its involvement in the refurbishment of Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier, which was all but destroyed by fire in 2008.

Multi-speed EV transmission is put through its paces

Multi-speed EV transmission is put through its paces

Throughout May, transmission engineering and control specialist, Vocis made available to interested parties an electric demonstrator vehicle fitted with the latest iteration of its novel, multi-speed, seamless-shift transmission.

Shell stages another future vision of sustainable mobility

Shell stages another future vision of sustainable mobility

The Shell Eco-marathon is a global competition that challenges students to design, build and drive the most energy-efficient car. maxon motor uk has been working with the University of Oxford on this year’s entry. Les Hunt reports.

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