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techwhiz1 · 10-16-2021, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarianride

Tesla does use AC induction motor, is that the same a BMW's induction motor?

https://provscons.com/heres-why-tesl...uction-motors/

Quote:

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

Here is a Popular Science article on the i4/iX.
It talks about the integrated braking system of the cars and how it works.

Also talks about the motor which lead in tech because they use induction/electromagnet where others are still using rare earth.

There is a lot more to tech than ADAS.

https://www.popsci.com/technology/bmw-ix-bmw-i4-review/

The TM3 dual motor uses two types.of motors. They still use rare earth materials in one.

https://insideevs.com/news/461811/vi...tor-explained/

But I'm trying to point out the Tesla isn't as far ahead as everyone thinks.

Because they label/mislabel FSD and Auto Pilot the assumption is that they lead.