Rare earth no more?
A new generation of automotive electric motor, eliminating the use of rare earths, is the target of a new partnership.
Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership for the design, co-development and manufacture of a rare earth free motor. Each of the three partners will contribute to the development and production of the two key parts of the electric motor: the rotor and the stator.
The intention is to mass produce a 200kW electric motor without using rare earths, starting in 2027. Production of the motor for the automaker's own needs will be based at Renault Group's Cléon plant in Normandy, France.
