In case you missed Session 2 of our Final Webinar Series, here’s the full recording, including:

Virtual sensing technologies for enhancing motor operation –
presented by Saulius Pakstys (Politecnico di Torino)

Novel electric inverter/motor control functions based on virtual sensing technologies –
presented by Saulius Pakstys (Politecnico di Torino)

Novel electric drive control functions benefitting from the increased electric machine dynamics –
presented by Liaoyuan Ran (University of Surrey)

Moderation by Eric Armengaud (Armengaud Innovate GmbH)

Don’t miss Session 3 on December 5th! Secure your spot now: Registration!

The EM-TECH project has reached an important milestone with Traxial’s successful development of a next-generation axial flux motor prototype.

TRAXIAL addressed a core engineering challenge:

👉 Achieving higher power density while significantly reducing rare earth material usage.

The result is a compact, modular motor designed for scalable production and integration into B & C segment vehicles, offering OEMs a powerful and sustainable drivetrain solution.

Key Highlights:

·       ⚡ Peak power: 232 kW @ 800 V

·       🌀 Peak torque: 325 Nm

·       📏Total Axial length: 99 mm (including housing)

·       💪 Gravimetric power density: > 9.5 kW/kg & volumetric power density: > 30 kW/l (including housing)

·       🌿 Total magnet mass: < 1 kg & minimized heavy rare earth content (< 0.5% of total magnet mass)

This achievement proves that high power density and sustainability can go hand in hand, supporting Europe’s transition to greener mobility solutions.

Including Press Conference

Our project partner Elaphe Propulsion Technologies organized an In-Wheel Motor Demo Day, inviting international press to experience the advantages and impact of in-wheel motor technology. The invited journalists not only had the possibility to experience the technology first-hand but were also presented EM-TECH, alongside HighScape and SmartCorners in a press conference. After opening words from Gorazd Gotovac, elaphe and a general introduction from Eric Armengaud, Armengaud Innovate GmbH, EM-TECH was presented by the project coordinator Martin Weinzerl from AVL List GmbH. The press conference concluded with a vivid exchange and was followed by test drives for the participants of the SmartCorners and HighScape general assemblies, held in conjunction with the In-Wheel Motor Demo Day.

Thanks a lot to the enthusiastic team of elaphe for creating this special event that was an excellent opportunity to showcase up-to date technology and the EM-TECH project itself.

Did you miss #RTR2025 in February? Then this Summary Report is made for you! Have a read on

• The main takeaways from parallel sessions,
• The results from 90+ EU-funded projects,
• Insights on future R&I trends shaping road transport in Europe.

You’ll find EM-TECH on page 29 as part of parallel session 8. We would like to thank everybody involved in contributing to and making of this summary report!