GM’s using hairpin windings with a mix of induction and permanent magnet motors.
It’ll be interesting to see what different manufacturers do and what trends in the coming years.
I would guess it’ll continue to be mixes of technology for various trade offs. Manufacturing costs, size, power...
Not exactly Taycan related, but maybe of interest.
I went to PEC Atlanta today, partially for my birthday (38 tomorrow) and partially to test drive cars since they’re MIA at the dealership.
Plans:
I had a 9am session in a 718 Cayman S and a 2pm session in a 911 Carrera S. I intentionally...
I have a 14-year old turning 15 in a few months and he’ll be able to get his learner’s permit.
Today I asked him whether he wanted to learn on a manual or an automatic.
“Manual”
My eyes lit up. ? “Really?”
“Well, yeah. I don’t want a self-driving car.”
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So just an FYI, in 2021, manuals...