Electric Drives Gaining Momentum

The potential of electric drive systems is far from being exploited to the full in terms of performance, environmental compatibility, and cost-effectiveness. In the recent past, continuous improvements can be observed at both the component and system levels, for example through more effective cooling of the motor and battery, the use of alternative material combinations, and more precise and thus more efficient control of the drive. On the technical side, electric mobility seems to be gaining momentum, but the economic side is still lagging behind. …