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motor

[moh-ter] / ˈmoʊ tər /


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In an axial flux motor, the electromagnetic field is parallel to the motor’s axis of rotation, instead of perpendicular in a conventional electric motor.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Why don't other F1 drivers enter different forms of motor racing like Max Verstappen is currently doing with the endurance racing?

From BBC • May 19, 2026

One major challenge is iron loss, also called magnetic hysteresis loss, which occurs when magnetic fields inside the motor repeatedly reverse direction.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Exports of motor vehicles and parts increased 5.4% in March, though even with that gain, sales of motor vehicles on a quarterly basis were down 13.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I gave it a jerk and the motor sputtered a little, popped once, then died.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen




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