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electric motor

American  

noun

  1. motor.


electric motor British  

noun

  1. a device that converts electrical energy to mechanical torque

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of electric motor

First recorded in 1885–90


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It has an estimated driving range of just 205 miles, a top speed of 90 miles per hour and a power train made up of a single electric motor, and it is rear-wheel-drive only.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026

It was also connected to a small electric motor to produce electrical current.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026

Thor, the parent company of Airstream and Jayco, in September said Harbinger will provide the chassis for a new range-extended electric motor home called Embark, which will be made by Jayco division Entegra Coach.

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Renault's F1 engine facility at Viry-Chatillon in Paris will instead be devoted to development of electric motor and battery technologies, as well as the company's remaining motorsport activities.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2024

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