# UQM Technologies Wins $4 Million DOE Grant

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/02/uqm-technologies-wins-4-million-doe-grant/
- Published: 2015-02-08T16:31:27-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## _UQM technologies won the $4M Department of Energy (DOE), Grant focused on non-rare earth motor designs_

## _**January 20, 2015 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time**_

LONGMONT, Colo.–([BUSINESS WIRE](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150120005276/en/UQM-Technologies-Granted-Patent-Innovative-Permanent-Magnet#.VNd__5_0DqD))–
UQM Technologies Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) announced today that it was granted a U.S.
patent. That’s for its electric and hybrid electric vehicle motor design. All using
non-rare earth magnets. The majority of electric and hybrid electric vehicles produced
today use permanent magnet motors with rare-earth magnet materials. So this new 
design provides a similar level of performance to UQM’s current design.

[⌊A blue electric vehicle driving on a modern bridge with a city skyline in the 
background during daylight.⌉⌊A blue electric vehicle driving on a modern bridge 
with a city skyline in the background during daylight.⌉[

A modern electric vehicle driving on a bridge, symbolizing advancements in non-rare
earth motor technology.

Most noteworthy, once the development is completed will allow [UQM Technologies](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/04/solar-cell-new-method-recycling-cells/)
flexibility. That’s to choose between these systems depending on [projected magnet costs into the future](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/12/green-light-energy-company-and-future-projects-ahead/).

United States Patent Number 8,928,198 was issued and assigned to UQM Technologies
on January 6, 2015. The patent also covers the unique magnet geometry.  Moreover,
the method of manufacturing the motor.

### UQM Technologies Patents

> “The patented [technology that we’ve developed provides](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/04/company-launches-crowd-funding-campaign-to-provide-technology-aimed-at-helping-to-change-the-world/)
> a viable option to existing rare-earth motor technology, limiting exposure for
> us and our customers to the price and political volatilities of rare-earth magnets,”
> said Eric R. Ridenour, President and Chief Executive Officer of UQM Technologies,
> Inc. “We are now in the prototype stage and the first samples are meeting our 
> objectives, providing us with the validation to [move into the next](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/01/next-move-on-energy-efficiency-going-toward-elevators-2/)
> phase of development.”

![A close up view of an electric motor with a shiny exterior placed on a surface
with wind turbines visible in the background suggesting its application in renewable
energy Uqm technologies](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/
2015/02/image-18-400x300.png?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1 "image - The Green Living Guy")

An innovative electric motor designed by UQM Technologies featuring non rare earth
magnet technology showcasing its potential for electric and hybrid vehicles

Implementation of this patented technology is part of a $4M [Department of Energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/u-s-secretary-of-energy-rick-perry-announces-105-million-in-new-funding-to-advance-solar-technologies/)(
DOE) Advanced Research and Development Grant previously awarded to UQM for the development
of non-rare earth magnet electric motors for use in electric and hybrid electric
vehicles.

#### Conclusion

After conducting research on UQM Technologies’ innovative permanent magnet electric
motor design, it is clear. I mean that the [company has made](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/msi-led-green-lighting-company-uses-cree-diodes-made-in-america/)
significant strides. Especially in the field of electric motor technology. The patented
motor [design](https://greenlivingguy.com/2008/03/motorized-surfboard-venice-electric/)
also offers a number of benefits over traditional electric motors. For that’s including
improved efficiency, reduced weight and size, and increased power output. These 
benefits make the UQM motor an attractive option for a wide range of applications.
Especially [electric vehicles to wind turbines](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/10/wind-turbine-planned-for-rivians-normal-plant-to-deliver-vehicles-charged-with-on-site-renewables/)
and beyond.

Overall, UQM Technologies’ innovative motor design represents a promising development
in the field of sustainable energy technology. By providing a more efficient and
powerful alternative to traditional electric motors, the company is helping to drive
the transition to a more [sustainable and environmentally friendly energy system](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/03/echofirst-solar-energy-system-gets-green-lighting-on-the-situation-for-good-green-living/).
With [continued investment and development](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/07/development-continues-on-built-ford-tough-all-electric-f-150-watch-prototype-tow-more-than-1-million-pounds/),
it is likely that UQM’s motor technology will become even more widely adopted and
integrated into a range of different products and applications in the years to come.

[Source](https://www.danfoss.com/en/about-danfoss/news/cf/danfoss-adds-north-american-footprint-for-electrification-and-expands-in-the-on-highway-market/):(
[BUSINESS WIRE](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150120005276/en/UQM-Technologies-Granted-Patent-Innovative-Permanent-Magnet#.VNd__5_0DqD)),
UQM and Electrifying Times

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