Abstract: A bipolar induction electric machine is provided comprising a stator arrangement comprising a plurality of circumferentially arranged stator modules, each stator module comprising a plurality of axially arranged spaced apart stator pole elements fitted with a concentrated armature winding and terminating in an inwardly facing, curved stator pole surface; and a rotor arrangement rotatably and concentrically accommodated within the stator arrangement, the rotor arrangement comprising a plurality of axially arranged rotor modules, each rotor module comprising at least one circumferentially arranged, curved bi-polar member comprising a pair of curved rotor pole elements that are axially displaced on either side of a stationary concentric field exciter coil accommodated within the stator arrangement.