Axial Flux Motors: High-Performance EV & Drone Revolution by Mercedes/YASA

This Reddit discussion highlights a significant leap in electric motor technology with Mercedes-Benz subsidiary YASA's axial flux motor. Its extreme power density (lightweight, over 1,000 HP) is a game-changer for high-performance electric vehicles (Mercedes-AMG.EA platform) and potentially for other applications like drones. Commercial opportunities include licensing this advanced motor technology, developing complementary components (e.g., advanced cooling systems, power electronics for such high-density motors), or leveraging it as a key differentiator for premium EV brands focused on performance and efficiency. Marketing can focus on 'next-generation power-to-weight,' 'sustainable high-performance,' and even use relatable, albeit humorous, analogies like 'weighs less than a toddler' to make complex engineering accessible to a broader audience, fostering excitement around future mobility solutions.