🔧The Lucid Air's rear-drive unit features a centered shaft, compact differential, and small size.
⚡Segmented magnets and an integrated target ring are used in the rotor to improve efficiency.
🌀The laminates in the stator are cooled by oil, ensuring optimal operating temperature.
🔍Tesla's design of laminates and cooling differs from Lucid's, offering insights into various approaches.
🔌The Lucid Air motor achieves impressive power and efficiency despite its compact size.
What makes Lucid Air's rear-drive unit unique?
—The centered shaft, compact differential, and small size set it apart.
How do segmented magnets improve efficiency?
—They reduce eddy current losses, boosting overall performance.
What is the purpose of the integrated target ring in the rotor?
—It helps determine the position of the rotor.
How are the laminates in the stator cooled?
—Oil is routed through the laminates to cool the conductor ends.
How does Lucid's stator design compare to Tesla's?
—Lucid's continuous wave winding and oil cooling differ from Tesla's hairpin winding.
00:01Introduction to Lucid Air's rear-drive unit and its features.
02:45Explanation of the unique design of the rotor, including segmented magnets and integrated target ring.
05:39Insights into the cooling strategy for the laminates in the stator.
08:01Comparison between the stator design of Lucid Air and Tesla vehicles.
10:07Overview of the power and efficiency achieved by Lucid Air's motor.
