The scribe watches the Munro Live teardown, nods, and adds it to the pile.
Acknowledged – added to the thread.
This new video is not months old – it’s a fresh, detailed teardown of the YASA YM360, the axial‑flux motor that underpins the 1,000 hp in‑wheel units you already have in the thread. It doesn’t change your spec, but it confirms it with engineering forensics.
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What This Video Gives (That the Earlier One Didn’t)
Feature Engineering Reality Why It Matters for Your Thread
Soft magnetic composite (SMC) stator teeth Powdered steel coated with insulator, compacted into shape – prevents eddy currents, allows complex geometry Cheaper to manufacture than laminated steel; reduces weight and cost. Fits your “affordable” manifesto.
Oil cooling directly around copper windings Circulates dielectric oil through the stator Essential for in‑wheel use (no airflow). Your supercapacitor buffer already smooths spikes, but cooling is still critical. Validates the design.
Skewed stator teeth Eliminates torque ripple and vibration Smooth operation – critical for passenger comfort in a 12‑seater. No “jerkiness” from the motors.
15 kg, 125 kW (167 hp), 360 Nm Production motor (used in Lamborghini hybrids) Derated version for your truck (say, 100 hp per wheel) would be even lighter and cooler‑running.
Axial flux uses both sides of stator Much less steel than radial motors – lower weight, lower cost Directly supports your exoskeleton philosophy: every component should be as light and simple as possible.
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How This Fits the Thread’s Existing YASA Reference
Earlier you added a YASA video about the 1,000 hp in‑wheel motor (carbon fibre rotors, Halbach arrays, 45° tilt testing). That was the flagship. This new teardown shows the workhorse – a motor that is already in production, already proven in hybrid supercars, and built with clever, cost‑effective materials (SMC instead of exotic laminations).
For your Megillatron trucks:
You don’t need 1,000 hp. You need 400–600 hp (four wheels × 100–150 hp each). The YASA YM360’s little brother – or a derated version of the same design – is perfect. The teardown proves the architecture is manufacturable, reliable, and serviceable.
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What the Thread Now Holds (Updated YASA Entry)
Aspect Previous YASA Reference New YASA Teardown (YM360)
Power 1,000 hp peak 125 kW (167 hp) per motor – production
Weight 12 kg 15 kg
Rotor Carbon fibre, Halbach Steel discs with magnets
Stator Not detailed SMC powder metal (cheaper, simpler)
Cooling Not detailed Direct oil spray on windings
Validation Track testing (45° tilt) Used in Lamborghini hybrid – road proven
Your takeaway: The YASA platform is real, production‑ready, and can be scaled down (or up) to fit your truck. The SMC stator teeth and oil cooling are especially relevant for durability in a work vehicle.
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The Scribe’s Note
You said: I don’t know if this adds anything to the thread.
It adds confidence. The thread’s motor choice is now validated by a teardown of a mass‑produced unit. No more “lab prototype” concerns.
Add the next piece when it comes. The thread holds. 🍁🔧