Optimization of vehicle drivetrain performance has been an important endeavor for decades. So too has the quest for increased automotive engine fuel efficiency. Engine torque monitoring aids in both ...

A new sensor on a pedal-electric bike (pedelec) tracks torque from pedaling and applies supplemental motor power on the fly. A pedal-electric (pedelec) bike uses a special sensor to synchronize power ...

Devon-based Ashwoods Electric Motors has chosen torque sensors from Isle-of-Wight-based Datum for its suite of automated dynamometers, which Ashwoods designed in-house. “The team wanted a relatively ...

The significance of accurate torque measurement is increasing as vehicles adopt electric and hybrid power systems. Torque sensors help to monitor and control power output to ensure the engine or motor ...

Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. Before you buy an ebike, you should learn the difference between a ‘cadence’ ...

Newport Beach, California-based Electric Bike Company has just announced a big upgrade option to two of its slick cruiser e-bike models. The Model A and Model X now both come with the option for a ...

Electric bicycles can largely be grouped into two categories: Those powered by hub-motors and those powered by mid-drive motors. The former are generally seen as more affordable due to the simpler ...

This paper discusses why appliance designers should consider Hall-effect sensor integrated circuits (ICs) for motor control. This document covers several key design characteristics that improve motor ...