Mercedes‑Benz starts large‑scale production of electric axial flux motor(media.mercedes-benz.com)
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HN Discussion:
  • Excitement about YASA acquisition and successful commercialization of axial flux technology by Mercedes
  • Article failed to explain what an axial flux motor actually is or why it matters
  • ~Axial flux is promising but radial motors will dominate for years until reliability is proven
  • The real achievement is mass manufacturing capability, not just the motor design itself
  • UK needs better support to capitalize on homegrown tech breakthroughs like YASA