says that older Tesla cars use an induction motor (no permanent magnets) which gives lower torque at starting speeds, and that they're adding permanent magnets to improve this. Induction motors have been around forever.
[This video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esUb7Zy5Oio) says that older Tesla cars use an induction motor (no permanent magnets) which gives lower torque at starting speeds, and that they're adding permanent magnets to improve this. Induction motors have been around forever.
The industry has moved on to hybrid reluctance + permanent-magnet motors.
The industry has moved on to hybrid reluctance + permanent-magnet motors.
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