The field of electrical machines and drives forms the cornerstone of modern energy conversion, transforming electrical energy into mechanical power for a vast range of applications—from electric ...

Using electricity to propel vehicles and power equipment work systems is not new. The majority of cars on U.S. highways in the early 1900s were battery powered and far outnumbered those using gas or ...

Over the past several years, manufacturers have teased battery electric compact machine prototypes at major industry shows. But until very recently, the availability of actual production machines was ...