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Tesla Model 3's motor - The Brilliant Engineering behind it
Sabin Civil Engineering
An engineering explainer on why Tesla abandoned the induction motor for the Model 3 and used an IPM-SynRM design. It covers the reluctance torque and permanent magnet principles behind the choice.
HN recommends it as a clear explanation of the Model 3 motor and reluctance rotor design.
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