Abstract: An axial-flux brushless electric motor which can be used in various applications, including, for example, driving a propulsion wheel of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the electric motor comprises a rotor comprising a plurality of permanent magnets defining a plurality of rotor poles. The electric motor also comprises a stator axially spaced from the rotor and comprising: at least one winding for conducting current; an electronic controller for controlling the current supplied to the at least one winding to rotate the rotor; and consolidating material in which the at least one winding and the electronic controller are embedded.