Letter from the Editor
BY TIM CACHELIN
Beyond the Battery:
Why Electric Motors Are the Real Game Changers
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HE real strength of EVs lies in their electric motors, which silently power nearly every aspect of modern life, from factories to homes. In industrial settings, they run pumps and conveyor belts; while at home, they drive appliances like HVAC systems, blenders, and mixers. You don’t see many gas-powered blenders or assembly lines for a reason— internal combustion engines are ultimately inefficient, maintenance intensive, and harder to control when compared to their electric counterparts.