The new GMC Hummer has some mind-boggling specs: The EV pickup truck does 0-60 mph in a claimed three seconds, with three electric motors making 1000 horsepower and, notably, 11,500 lb-ft of torque.

Electric motors, both ac and dc types, come in many shapes and sizes. Some are standardized versions for general-purpose applications. Others are intended for specific tasks. In any case, motors ...

A Texas-based startup has raised US$4.5 million in seed funding to develop and commercialize a remarkable electric motor technology. The father/son team claims the design can massively reduce the size ...