Scientists from German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and Singapore based Nanyang Technological University NTU have developed a 2-in-1 electric motor which claimed to increase the range of electric vehicles
The scientists integrated traditional electric motor with air-con compressor, and the design allows the use of bigger batteries which would facilitate the increase the range of up to 15% to 20% when compared to normal electric vehicles.
The 2-in-1 design will allow electric motor to become more efficient in powering the car's wheels.
German Aerospace Centre (DLR) is planning to conduct further tests conduct further tests and improve the engine for its commercial release.
The new electric motor is expected to cost less to produce and the makers have also managed to reduce the weight and size of the motor.
NTU Energy Research Institute executive director Prof Subodh Mhaisalkarsaid: "The biggest challenge with electric cars in tropical megacities is the range that they can travel on a full-charge, because their batteries are needed to power both the engine and the air-conditioning.
"In tropical countries like Singapore, up to half the battery's capacity is used to power the air-conditioning system."
